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The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently signed a new agreement that will bolster the FTC’s efforts to protect workers by promoting competitive U.S. labor markets and …
FTC, Department of Labor Partner to Protect Workers from Anticompetitive, Unfair, and Deceptive Practices Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — With the spooky season upon us, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is reminding operators of Halloween-themed attractions that they must adhere to all requirements of the …
Making Halloween Safe for Child Performers: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Raises Awareness Read More
SCRANTON, PA — U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced a former Special Agent with the Department of Labor, Thomas Hartley, age 49, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on August …
Ex-Department of Labor Agent Gets 33-Month Sentence in Fraud Scheme Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — Federal workplace safety inspectors have again cited a Wilkes-Barre roofing contractor for exposing employees to falls, this time as they worked on the roof of a commercial …
Pennsylvania Contractor Faces $328K in Penalties for Exposing Employees to Deadly Fall Hazards Read More
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury recently announced an important step in addressing the nation’s mental health crisis by proposing rules to better ensure that …
New Rules Proposed to Prioritize Mental Health Care Access, Mirroring Medical Treatments Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal court jury this week awarded back wages of more than $22 million to the U.S. Department of Labor for more than 7,500 employees working for …
Fair Labor Standards Act Victory: $22M Awarded to Employees of Battery Manufacturer for Unpaid Overtime Read More
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su recenlty announced the launch of SelectTalentUSA, a joint initiative to help build a …
U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education Announce SelectTalentUSA Read More
Yesterday, Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senator John Fetterman had the opportunity to meet with Julie Su, the nominee for Secretary of Labor. Beyond discussing her nomination, they covered ways to safeguard workers’ …
Senator Fetterman Vows to Vote YES on Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su Read More
After the Biden Administration’s Department of Labor Inspector General recently revealed an estimated $191 billion in pandemic unemployment benefits may have been misspent, with a significant portion lost due to …
Investigating the $191 Billion in Misspent Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Read More
SCRANTON, PA — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a Special Agent with the Department of Labor, Thomas Hartley, age 49, of East …
Special Agent from Department of Labor Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud Read More