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WILKES-BARRE, PA — In a decisive move to uphold labor rights, the U.S. Department of Labor recently recovered $1.3 million in back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages for 51 employees …
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $1.3 Million for Wilkes-Barre Restaurant Workers Read More
LIVERPOOL, PA — The owner of S&L Roofing, Gutters and Siding LLC has come under scrutiny for exposing his two young sons to life-threatening hazards while working on a Mechanicsburg …
Pennsylvania Roofing Company Owner Endangers Children in Hazardous Work Conditions Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of more than $56 million in grants aimed at reducing recidivism and assisting individuals re-entering their communities after incarceration. …
U.S. Department of Labor Awards $56 Million to Aid Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, officials from Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Missouri converged in Washington for a pivotal roundtable discussion. Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, …
Cracking Down on Child Labor Violations: States Unite for a Safer Work Environment for Minors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman the week drafted a letter with a compelling plea to the Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB). …
A Nationwide Call to Prioritize Retirement Security: Why the Fiduciary Rule Matters Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nine federal agencies, to uphold religious freedom and ensure equitable access to federally funded social services, have finalized a rule that reinstates essential religious liberty protections. These protections, …
Federal Agencies Restore Religious Liberty Protections for Beneficiaries of Social Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the extension of an ongoing partnership between the state’s Office of Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Labor. The collaboration, formalized …
Pennsylvania Strengthens Workers’ Rights Protections with Renewed Federal Partnership Read More