Employment

The bill, introduced ahead of Labor Day, would require employers to provide paid rest breaks and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model is the goal of a five-year strategic plan, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

From loud ringtones to crop tops and reply-all emails. What pet peeves get you all riled up? Ahead of Labor Day, we talk about the dos and don'ts at the office.

Delaware professionals who care for adults with disabilities earn around $15 an hour, making it difficult for many to make ends meet.

In a letter obtained by WHYY, PosiGen’s CEO said recent rollbacks to federal tax credits made it harder for the company to secure financing.

Negotiations have continued for several months with both sides now going to mediation to settle pay differences.

Mass layoffs at federal agencies have affected workers who were focused on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.

Allegheny County Emergency Services said a fire at the plant in Clairton started late Monday morning. Officials said they had not isolated the cause of the blast.

Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than the mayor.

The city teachers union said it is prepared to strike as the two sides continue to negotiate a new contract.

The belt-tightening follows drops in the number of college-age students, federal fund cuts and higher costs. Ten universities have closed or merged since 2016.

Organizers campaigned on salary increases and job security, especially for international scholars. They will soon bargain on a contract.

A packed 2026 event schedule is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Workers at Philly's hotels say they’ve been working without a contract for over a year.

AFSCME District Council 33 called for its members to approve the contract that was far below what it sought during the eight-day strike.