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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a series of significant updates, ranging from veteran employment recognition to workplace safety, leadership appointments, and funding for displaced workers. These …
Labor Department’s Bold Moves Protect Workers, Honor Veterans, and Revive Jobs Nationwide! Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College, in collaboration with Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC), has announced the launch of a four-year paid apprenticeship program targeting aspiring electricians. The program will begin …
Cecil College Partners with IEC Chesapeake to Launch Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is sending a loud and clear message to the mining industry—compliance isn’t optional when lives are at …
162 Violations, Lives on the Line—MSHA Cracks Down on Dangerous Mines with November Impact Inspections 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a pivotal move to broaden healthcare access, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled new proposed regulations aimed at enhancing the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage of preventive …
Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Expansion of Preventive Health Coverage Under ACA 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
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