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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) on Tuesday, March 11, which will impact nearly half of its workforce. Approximately 2,183 employees …
Massive Shake-Up at Department of Education as Nearly Half of Workforce Faces Cuts! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a recent settlement with Romero Remodeling Company, a Pittsburgh-based construction contractor, following the company’s violation of the …
Cheated Out of Their Rights: Pennsylvania Business Slapped with $144,000 Fine for Worker Misclassification 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 HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has mandated Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, LLC to compensate a former employee with $66,268.03. This ruling comes after a …
Justice Served: PHRC Orders $66K Payout in Landmark Anti-Retaliation Ruling Read More LEBANON, PA — In a critical enforcement of labor laws, the U.S. Department of Labor has successfully secured a summary judgment in federal court to recover over $1 million in …
Court Ruling Secures $1 Million in Back Wages for Pennsylvania Home Care Workers 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
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a settlement this week with PetSmart LLC, resolving allegations that the company misled employees regarding the costs of its pet groomer/stylist training programs.
PetSmart Settles with Pennsylvania Attorney General Over Training Repayment Practices Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As September 4, 2024, approaches, businesses are grappling with the implications of the Federal Trade Commission‘s (FTC) new rule on noncompete agreements. Gawthrop Greenwood, a West …
Federal Courts Issue Conflicting Rulings on Noncompete Agreements, Creating Uncertainty for Employers Read More