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Governor Wolf Signs
Economy / Government / Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf Sends Letter Urging Congress to Pass $600 Weekly Unemployment Aid

August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf sent a letter to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation reaffirming his support for an extension of the federal $600 weekly unemployment benefit that expired last month.

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Social Security Unveils Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal at SocialSecurity.gov
Government / National / Senior Citizens

Social Security Unveils Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal at SocialSecurity.gov

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration announced the first of several steps the agency is taking to improve the public’s experience on its website. The newly redesigned retirement benefits …

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Employment / Government / Pennsylvania

Democrats Seek More Support for Pennsylvania Workers

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Democratic leaders said any review of Unemployment Compensation during the current pandemic should be aimed at fixing problems and putting workers’ needs first, rather than simply blaming …

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Pennsylvania Launches Program for People who Exhaust their Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Launches Program for People who Exhaust their Unemployment Compensation Benefits

May 20, 2020May 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak today announced the launch of Pennsylvania’s Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program to provide an additional 13 weeks …

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Now Accepting Applications for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefits

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Labor & Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced Pennsylvania’s self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular unemployment compensation can begin filing claims for Pandemic …

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U.S. Department of Labor Announces New CARES Act Guidance on Unemployment Insurance for States

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced the publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letter 14-20 (UIPL) outlining relevant provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act …

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U.S. Department Of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Implementation
Employment / National / Society

U.S. Department Of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Implementation

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick …

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U.S. Department Of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave And Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Employment / National / Society

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced its first round of published guidance to provide information to employees and employers about how each …

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Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020
National

Social Security Announces 1.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2020

October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, announced the Social Security Administration.

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Casey Backs Paid Family Leave, Continues Support For Working Pennsylvanians
National

Casey Backs Paid Family Leave, Continues Support For Working Pennsylvanians

February 14, 2019February 13, 2019 - by MyChesCo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced his cosponsorship of legislation to ensure paid family and medical leave for workers across the country. Specifically, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave …

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