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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping series of moves that could reshape federal oversight of education, mining safety, labor rights, and the national workforce landscape, the U.S. Department of Labor …
Federal Shake-Up Unleashes Stunning Power Shift—What It Means for America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor last week announced a series of actions ranging from new training for federal contractors to major enforcement initiatives aimed at protecting workers’ …
Labor Dept. Targets Unsafe Jobs, Visa Abuse, and Job Losses in Sweeping Actions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9 percent in May 2025, according to the latest report released by the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I). The state’s jobless …
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3.9 Percent Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently issued a formal reminder to governors nationwide, urging them to ensure compliance with federal law regarding unemployment benefits eligibility. The …
Labor Secretary Cracks Down on States Ignoring Immigration Rules for Jobless Benefits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has reported that the state’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8 percent in March 2025, remaining below the national …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Steady in March Amid Record Job Growth Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in January 2025, according to the latest report from the Department of Labor & Industry. This marks a slight rise of …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate at 3.8% in January, Nonfarm Jobs Reach New High Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) on Tuesday, March 11, which will impact nearly half of its workforce. Approximately 2,183 employees …
Massive Shake-Up at Department of Education as Nearly Half of Workforce Faces Cuts! Read More
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — The GBS | CIDP Foundation International has unveiled survey data that paints a sobering picture of the physical, social, and financial challenges faced by individuals with Guillain-Barré Syndrome …
New Survey Sheds Light on Guillain-Barré Syndrome Challenges Read More
EXTON, PA — On the heels of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, the region’s longest-running economic outlook event was presented Wednesday by the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) before a standing-room …
Chester County Economic Development Council Presents 21st Annual Economic Outlook to Packed Audience Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware is leading the charge in transforming the traditional hiring process. The Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR) has published its groundbreaking Job Requirement Project Report, showing the …
Breaking Barriers in Delaware Hiring—State’s New Policy Redefines Workforce Access Read More