Amazon will bring not one, but two, fulfillment centers to Berks County, adding about 1.6 million square feet of logistics space and likely hiring more than 1,000 workers, according to Berks County economic development officials.
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Workforce
Trade groups urge PA congressional delegation to support ‘Safe to Work Act’
A coalition of 59 industry trade groups are calling on the commonwealth’s Congressional delegation to pass safe harbor liability protections against “unwarranted lawsuits” resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic for businesses that comply with health and safety guidelines.
Read More »What’s it like to make a mid-life career change? Three share their story
It’s not uncommon for those in midlife to begin to rethink their life’s trajectory, to yearn for a change before it's too late. While some just daydream about starting over, there are some brave enough to take the challenge of beginning new careers at 40, 50, 60, and even beyond.
Read More »Federal and state orgs warn against unemployment assistance scams
The theft of more than $44 million in federal funds meant for unemployed Pennsylvanians was thwarted by government agencies and banking institutions, the U.S. Attorney’s office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday.
Read More »A Conversation With: Rebecca Warren of Norris McLaughlin in Allentown
The Honorable Rebecca Warren (Ret.), a member at the law firm of Norris McLaughlin, devotes her practice to labor and employment, business and corporate matters, and general liability litigation. She was a former in-house corporate attorney and having counseled businesses for over 25 years and is a former prosecutor.
Read More »Lehigh Valley once again ranks as among best for economic development
The Lehigh Valley is once again one of the top regions in both the Northeast and the nation when it comes to economic development activity. Site Selection magazine has put out its annual rankings of regions based on the number of economic development projects completed, under construction or announced.
Read More »Do’s and don’ts for employers confronted with employee mental health issues
To avoid the potential cost of a violation, employers must have a plan to balance the needs of their business with their duties under the ADA. This article will provide the basic do’s and don’ts for employee mental health matters.
Read More »Advice on remote workers, building a coaching culture
Like many companies we have not gone back to our office yet. Some folks are working from the office but, 85% are working from home. What are the key issues you see that we should address while working from home?
Read More »Jobs returning to Pa. in June, unemployment rate remains high
While many businesses began reopening in June as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained at a high 13%.
Read More »Hazard pay compensation available through new state program
Gov. Tom Wolf announced on Thursday a reimbursement-based grant program that will provide hazard pay for essential industries to help retain their front-line workforce amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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