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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of Administration (OA) and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) have introduced a pilot program aimed at recruiting and retaining bilingual employees to expand …
Pennsylvania Launches Pilot Program to Recruit and Retain Bilingual Employees Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the resolution of a significant labor law violation case, securing judgments totaling $74,249.66 against Warm Hearts Home …
Pennsylvania Secures $74,000 Judgment Against Home Care Agency Over Wage Theft Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced an investment of nearly $2.4 million to bolster career preparedness for high school students across the Commonwealth. …
Pennsylvania Invests $2.4 Million to Strengthen Career Pathways for High School Students Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) have approved an 8.67% reduction in loss costs, a key component used to determine …
Pennsylvania Cuts Workers’ Comp Costs by 8.67%, Boosting Relief for Businesses and Safeguards for Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in January 2025, according to the latest report from the Department of Labor & Industry. This marks a slight rise of …
Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate at 3.8% in January, Nonfarm Jobs Reach New High Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Career and Leadership Skills Academy, a collaboration between Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers), is doubling its capacity …
Transforming Futures: Pennsylvania Doubles Opportunities for Students to Thrive in Banking Careers Read More
WILLIAMSPORT, PA — The Shapiro Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing workforce shortages in critical industries through a targeted $600,000 investment in the Bus Mechanic Apprenticeship Program for Pennsylvania …
Driving Change: Pennsylvania’s $600K Apprenticeship Program Tackles Critical Bus Mechanic Shortages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a $1,325,699 investment to fund Penn State University’s Agricultural Workforce Development Project. This initiative, part of the …
Driving Agriculture Forward: Pennsylvania Invests $1.3M in Workforce Excellence Initiative Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious 2025 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence (GASE), an annual initiative …
Shine a Spotlight on Safety: Nominations Open for Pennsylvania’s Prestigious 2025 Workplace Excellence Award 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