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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Treasury and the IRS this past week released two sets of sweeping tax guidance that could reshape financial planning for rural lenders, tipped …
IRS Unveils New Tax Breaks for Rural Lenders, Tipped Workers, and Overtime Earners Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new report highlights the growing financial strain on Pennsylvania families, revealing that many are cutting back on dining out as everyday expenses outpace wages.
Dining Out First to Go as Pennsylvania Families Cut Costs, Study Finds Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Educator workforce challenges in small city school districts took center stage at a summit hosted today by the College of Education at Lehigh University, attracting Pennsylvania state …
Teacher Retention, Pay and Policy Lead Agenda at Lehigh University’s Small City School District Summit Read More
“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about how much you save and invest.” This bit of homespun financial wisdom is repeated by everyone from self-help authors to cable news …
The Financial Lie We Tell Minimum Wage Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, union leaders, and workers gathered in the state capital on Monday, May 5, to demand that Pennsylvania lawmakers act after nearly two …
19 Years Too Long: Pennsylvania Workers Demand Fair Wages and an End to Poverty Pay Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, to tackle wage competitiveness for state government employees has taken a key step forward. House Resolution 23, which directs the …
House Panel Approves Resolution to Address Wage Disparities for State Employees 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
PITTSBURGH, PA— The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $326,000 in back wages and damages for 504 employees of Passavant Memorial Homes, a Pittsburgh-area operator of residential homes. This …
Shocking Wage Scandal: How 504 Workers Were Shortchanged Until a $326K Recovery Exposed the Truth! Read More
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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, Senate Democratic Whip Christine M. Tartaglione unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to boost Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $20 per hour. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 1186, …
Senate Bill 1186: Pennsylvania’s Bold Move to $20 Minimum Wage Read More