LaborWhat the new U.S. law protecting pregnant workers means for PennsylvaniaA new federal law makes employers responsible for addressing workers' pregnancy-related needs, including accommodations related to morning sickness, pregnancy loss and recovery from childbirth.
LaborWhat the new U.S. law protecting pregnant workers means for PennsylvaniaA new federal law makes employers responsible for addressing workers' pregnancy-related needs, including accommodations related to morning sickness, pregnancy loss and recovery from childbirth.
HealthPhilly-area nurses say they’re victims of Florida school operators who sold fake college degrees
HealthPhilly-area nurses say they’re victims of Florida school operators who sold fake college degrees
LaborPower 99-FM’s on-air talent and producers are trying to unionizeThe group of 10 employees from the hip-hop and R&B station are seeking to affiliate with Philadelphia SAG-AFTRA.
LaborPower 99-FM’s on-air talent and producers are trying to unionizeThe group of 10 employees from the hip-hop and R&B station are seeking to affiliate with Philadelphia SAG-AFTRA.
JobsHow Philly lawmakers are trying to solve the city’s workforce problemPhiladelphia's municipal workforce shortage seems to be easing. But it's still an urgent issue and "it’s not limited to a handful of departments,” one Council member said.
JobsHow Philly lawmakers are trying to solve the city’s workforce problemPhiladelphia's municipal workforce shortage seems to be easing. But it's still an urgent issue and "it’s not limited to a handful of departments,” one Council member said.
LaborUnionized UPS workers could strike this summer, scrambling supply chains and home deliveryThe Teamsters said 97% of unionized workers voted for the authorization. A strike would carry with it potentially far-reaching implications for the economy.
LaborUnionized UPS workers could strike this summer, scrambling supply chains and home deliveryThe Teamsters said 97% of unionized workers voted for the authorization. A strike would carry with it potentially far-reaching implications for the economy.
ElectionsJoe Biden will get a big union endorsement ahead of his Philly visit on SaturdayThe vote of the general board which represents 12.5 million members and 55 affiliated unions is slated to happen Friday on a Zoom call.
ElectionsJoe Biden will get a big union endorsement ahead of his Philly visit on SaturdayThe vote of the general board which represents 12.5 million members and 55 affiliated unions is slated to happen Friday on a Zoom call.
LaborDomestic workers to rally in Rittenhouse Square, highlighting continued rights violations, retaliation by employers“Employers have far too much power with no real consequences, which causes huge financial and emotional distress for domestic workers," one Rittenhouse nanny said.
LaborDomestic workers to rally in Rittenhouse Square, highlighting continued rights violations, retaliation by employers“Employers have far too much power with no real consequences, which causes huge financial and emotional distress for domestic workers," one Rittenhouse nanny said.
LaborTeens with summer jobs make less in Philly than other big citiesLower minimum wages and lower teen pay go hand-in-hand, but fewer teens work in states with higher minimum wages, according to a recent study using U.S. wage and workforce data.
LaborTeens with summer jobs make less in Philly than other big citiesLower minimum wages and lower teen pay go hand-in-hand, but fewer teens work in states with higher minimum wages, according to a recent study using U.S. wage and workforce data.
NewsWorkers again ponder whether their jobs are essential, as poor air quality poses risk to outdoor employees“We’re better prepared now for an uncommon occurrence such as this than we would have been before COVID-19," said Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council.
NewsWorkers again ponder whether their jobs are essential, as poor air quality poses risk to outdoor employees“We’re better prepared now for an uncommon occurrence such as this than we would have been before COVID-19," said Ryan Boyer, business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council.
Health-care IndustryDoctor suing Jefferson Abington says hospital paid men more than womenThe doctor also alleges that a superior created a hostile workplace for women.
Health-care IndustryDoctor suing Jefferson Abington says hospital paid men more than womenThe doctor also alleges that a superior created a hostile workplace for women.
National PoliticsVice President Kamala Harris called for increased care worker wages and decried ‘extremist’ GOP leaders in Philly visit Harris spoke in a moderated conversation with SEIU president and secretary-treasurer at an international executive board meeting in Philadelphia.
National PoliticsVice President Kamala Harris called for increased care worker wages and decried ‘extremist’ GOP leaders in Philly visit Harris spoke in a moderated conversation with SEIU president and secretary-treasurer at an international executive board meeting in Philadelphia.
LaborPhiladelphia home-care agency ordered to pay $7M in back wages for uncompensated travel time“Unfortunately, our investigators found yet another Philadelphia-area home health agency willfully shortchanging employees and skirting the law,” said a federal labor official.
LaborPhiladelphia home-care agency ordered to pay $7M in back wages for uncompensated travel time“Unfortunately, our investigators found yet another Philadelphia-area home health agency willfully shortchanging employees and skirting the law,” said a federal labor official.
Broke In PhillySNAP work requirements are changing. Here’s how it could affect the Philadelphia regionFood stamp administrators in Pennsylvania and New Jersey currently are waiving work requirements and are hoping to be able to continue those waivers for many SNAP recipients.
Broke In PhillySNAP work requirements are changing. Here’s how it could affect the Philadelphia regionFood stamp administrators in Pennsylvania and New Jersey currently are waiving work requirements and are hoping to be able to continue those waivers for many SNAP recipients.
EconomyU.S. hiring jumped in May, but so did unemployment. So how healthy is the economy?Friday's report from the government showed the economy added 339,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%.
EconomyU.S. hiring jumped in May, but so did unemployment. So how healthy is the economy?Friday's report from the government showed the economy added 339,000 jobs and that the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%.
RetailDavid’s Bridal is laying off some workers sooner than expectedThe wedding dress company based in Conshohocken announced in April that it would be closing stores and laying off 9,236 people across the country.
RetailDavid’s Bridal is laying off some workers sooner than expectedThe wedding dress company based in Conshohocken announced in April that it would be closing stores and laying off 9,236 people across the country.
JobsThursday is the new Friday for Shore-goers as hybrid arrangements keep work-from-beach days aliveWhile work-from-beach arrangements don’t seem to be disappearing, they are evolving as professionals refine their habits to make it sustainable.
JobsThursday is the new Friday for Shore-goers as hybrid arrangements keep work-from-beach days aliveWhile work-from-beach arrangements don’t seem to be disappearing, they are evolving as professionals refine their habits to make it sustainable.
LaborA tight job market dangled opportunity. Instead, workers found burnout and uncertainty.Despite low unemployment, many feel they lack 'agency' and 'dignity' at work, a new study from the Federal Reserve found.
LaborA tight job market dangled opportunity. Instead, workers found burnout and uncertainty.Despite low unemployment, many feel they lack 'agency' and 'dignity' at work, a new study from the Federal Reserve found.