Employment

Labor data shows the federal workforce shrunk across the Greater Philadelphia area, and there could be more layoffs at the local Internal Revenue Service hub.

The pilot program will focus on recruiting workers for employment services and unemployment compensation benefits.

The effect of the high court’s order will keep employees in six federal agencies on paid administrative leave for now.

New Jersey, 18 other states and the District of Columbia challenged the Trump administration's mass dismissals at more than a dozen agencies across the country.

The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.

After reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with the faculty and staff union, the college said today’s classes, work and activities will continue as scheduled.

Union members had recently voted to authorize a strike Wednesday morning if an agreement had not been reached.

The Camden native, who led the state-run school district for the last seven years, will transition to a state role.

CCP administration says it has been consistently negotiating and is committed to reaching an agreement.

Philadelphia labor laws may become stronger while federal level worker protections have been weakened this year by Donald Trump’s appointees.

Michael Doweary, Chester’s state-appointed receiver, reserved his right to recoup the "unauthorized" salary payments.

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.

The union members’ action comes after more than a year of unsuccessful contract talks.

On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.