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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Fox Chase Farm on Tuesday to …
Philadelphia Expands Agricultural Career Education with New Grant Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) released its preliminary employment report for June 2024, showing that the state’s unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.4% for …
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.4% for Ninth Month Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has introduced a new online resource aimed at helping school bus drivers and other seasonal workers apply for Unemployment …
Pennsylvania Launches Online Resource for School Bus Drivers Seeking Unemployment Benefits Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, officials from Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Missouri converged in Washington for a pivotal roundtable discussion. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, …
Cracking Down on Child Labor Violations: States Unite for a Safer Work Environment for Minors Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro has honored members of the Department of Labor & Industry‘s (L&I) Unemployment Compensation (UC) leadership team with the Governor’s Awards for Excellence. This team …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Team Honored for Clearing Pandemic Backlog Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its preliminary employment report for May 2024, revealing a stable unemployment rate and record-high job numbers.
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Steady in May, Job Numbers Reach Record High Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has committed almost $4.9 million in grants to 50 community organizations statewide. These funds are intended to bolster digital literacy programs, a critical skillset …
Pennsylvania Invests Millions in Boosting Digital Literacy to Empower Job Seekers Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is calling on organizations across Pennsylvania to apply for grant funding aimed at developing and expanding registered apprenticeship programs. This initiative, which offers approximately …
Shapiro Administration Launches $5 Million Grant for Apprenticeship Programs Read More HARRISBURG, PA — In dealing with unemployment compensation issues, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has become a shining beacon of success, particularly through the efforts of the Shapiro Administration and the …
Pennsylvania’s UC Connect Program: A Bright Spot in Unemployment Compensation Read More HARRISBURG, PA — As summer break approaches and teenagers seek employment opportunities, Secretary Nancy A. Walker of the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) reminds Pennsylvanians about the protections offered …
Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Act: Protecting Young Workers This Summer Read More