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Millions in earned wages returned to Pa. workers
Approximately $8.5 million in earned wages have been returned to Pennsylvania workers by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) following investigations of more than 4,500 complaints of alleged labor law violations.
Program to upskill agribusiness workers celebrates first graduates
The GIANT Co. and Bake Crafters today celebrated the first group of employees who completed a program to upskill agribusiness workers.
Report highlights problem of employee misclassification in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has submitted its annual report on the misclassification of employees to the state’s general assembly.
Pa. unemployment claims to be put on hold during massive system transition
Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor & Industry said it is transitioning to a new, faster and easier to use unemployment benefits system. But, getting rid of its outdated 40-year-old system may cause some headaches in the meantime as the department undertakes the massive project.
New ID verification system starts for Pa. unemployment payments
New identity verification procedures are now in effect for those filing claims with the Pennsylvania Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.
State announces $300K grant program to link schools to businesses
To bolster job training opportunities, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released $300,000 in grants to help connect businesses and school districts.
A growing optimism in Lancaster, Lebanon Counties
At the start of the pandemic, Lancaster and Lebanon counties were like much of the state when jobs were being shed to some of the highest levels in decades. But the numbers of jobless dwindled over the summer, with the numbers inching closer to falling below double digits by July.
State, federal representatives discuss job opportunities
Building job opportunities through both state and federal programs were discussed Thursday as legislators and department secretaries spoke about creating new work opportunities through grants.
