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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent in December as the state closed out 2025 with job levels at a record high for the 20th straight …
Pennsylvania Jobs Hold Record High as Unemployment Stays Flat at Year’s End Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s labor market delivered a mixed but revealing picture as 2025 drew to a close, with payrolls climbing to another record even as the unemployment rate edged …
Pennsylvania Jobs Hit New High Even as Unemployment Ticks Up Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Delaware Department of Labor said it has made substantial progress in cutting the state’s unemployment claims backlog, citing operational reforms that reduced pending cases by more …
Delaware Slashes Jobless Claims Backlog as Labor Reforms Gain Traction Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a flurry of policy updates last week against the backdrop of a tightening labor market, including eased jobless claims, new benefit …
Jobless Claims Drop, New Labor Rules and Training Deals Hit as DOL Unveils Payroll and Benefits Updates Read More
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