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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have announced new measures to advance healthcare price transparency. These actions, initiated on Thursday, May 22, …
Know What You Pay: Bold Federal Push for Real Healthcare Price Transparency Read More
MEADVILLE, PA — A Meadville-based manufacturing company, Fostermation Inc., faces legal repercussions following multiple investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor into a workplace incident that resulted in the partial …
Teen Worker’s Injury Sparks Crackdown on Safety Violations at Meadville Plant 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
WILKES-BARRE, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 3 Guys Home Improvement Inc., a Wilkes-Barre-based roofing contractor, for exposing workers to serious …
OSHA Designates Wilkes-Barre Roofing Contractor as ‘Severe Violator,’ Proposes $467K Penalty Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a series of significant updates, ranging from veteran employment recognition to workplace safety, leadership appointments, and funding for displaced workers. These …
Labor Department’s Bold Moves Protect Workers, Honor Veterans, and Revive Jobs Nationwide! Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College, in collaboration with Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC), has announced the launch of a four-year paid apprenticeship program targeting aspiring electricians. The program will begin …
Cecil College Partners with IEC Chesapeake to Launch Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is sending a loud and clear message to the mining industry—compliance isn’t optional when lives are at …
162 Violations, Lives on the Line—MSHA Cracks Down on Dangerous Mines with November Impact Inspections Read More
WYNCOTE, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment mandating that Wyncote Wellness LLC, a home healthcare agency, and its owner, Dominique Conner, compensate 196 direct …
U.S. Department of Labor Secures Judgment Against Wyncote Wellness for Wage Violations Read More
YORK, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Red Lion Controls Inc., a manufacturing company based in York, Pennsylvania. The suit alleges that the company …
U.S. Department of Labor Sues York Manufacturer Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move to broaden healthcare access, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at enhancing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage of preventive …
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expansion of Preventive Health Coverage Under ACA Read More