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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
HARRISBURG, PA — In a unanimous decision that signals a potential shift in how Pennsylvanians receive their wages, the state Senate Labor and Industry Committee has thrown its support behind …
Pennsylvania Moves to Modernize Paychecks with Senate Bill 1026 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate Labor and Industry Committee voted on Wednesday to advance Senate Bill 841. Sponsored by Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Frank Farry (R-6), the bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Moves Forward with Bill to Enhance Worker Rights on Prevailing Wage Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bipartisan effort to address longstanding wage disparities within the federal workforce, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have spearheaded a call to the …
Bipartisan Senators Call for Ending Wage Disparities Among Federal Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a concerted effort to clamp down on wage theft and ensure fair compensation for workers on public projects, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, alongside counterparts from …
States Call for Stricter Payroll Reporting to Combat Wage Theft on Public Projects Read More
IRVINE, CA — The American Dream of owning a home feels increasingly out of reach for wage earners in the United States. A recent study conducted by ATTOM reveals that …
American Dream Becomes More Elusive as Home Affordability Wanes in First Quarter of 2024, ATTOM Report Reveals Read More
LANCASTER, PA — In a unanimous decision that underscores the value of civic service, the Lancaster County Board of Elections approved a resolution on Wednesday, February 28, to raise the …
Lancaster County Board of Elections Boosts Poll Worker Pay for the First Time Since 2016 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is ramping up its protection of workers’ rights as it witnessed a significant uptick in labor law violation complaints …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Cracks Down on Labor Law Violations, Recoups $4M in Lost Wages Read More