Tag: U.S. Department of Labor

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Harcum College Will Have AICUP President as Commencement Speaker

The Harcum College Class of 2024 will celebrate their achievements at the college’s 108th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 11:00 AM…

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U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Final Rule on Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a new final rule that changes how workers are classified as either independent contractors or employees…

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Department of Labor Proposed Overtime Rule May Increase Number of Workers Eligible for Overtime  

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule on Aug. 30 which would, if enacted, substantially increase the number of workers eligible…

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See How Much Childcare Costs in Chester County

Childcare in Chester County is among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, according to the National Database of Childcare Prices created by the Department of Labor…

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Attention, Employers! New Overtime Regulations Will Soon Be Here. Are You Ready?

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor have gone back and forth regarding overtime regulations, and specifically how much…

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Nearly 300 Jennersville Hospital Employees Receive Layoff Notice from Tower Health

Tower Health issued a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) last week for 293 employees ahead of the closure of Jennersville Hospital in West Grove…

Education

WCU Launches Bachelor of Science in Business Management for Students in Philadelphia

West Chester University is launching its Bachelor of Science in Business Management for students living in or around the Philadelphia area at a time when…

Career Development

Washington Post: U.S. Labor Market Is ‘Literally on Fire’ with Record 6.6 Million Jobs Available

The U.S. Department of Labor reported there were 6.6 million job openings in March, a record high, and enough for the estimated 6…

Career Development

Employment First To Put More Residents With Disabilities To Work

Only 34 percent of disabled Pennsylvania residents are employed, a figure that may improve through a mentoring program called Employment First.

Pennsylvania was selected by…