The state Department of Labor & Industry said the new regulation would expand eligibility for overtime to 143,000 people and strengthen overtime protections for 251,000 more.
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Mining mentors: Corporate sponsors help Big Brothers Big Sisters serve more of the Valley’s children
Lehigh Valley business leaders tell the personal stories of why they support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley.
Read More »Rainy day fails to stop Carbon County’s first Day of Caring
With it being the first ever United Way Day of Caring in Carbon County, it was a pretty big deal and volunteers were excited to get started on four community service projects in the region.
Read More »Carving out a niche, for 85 years
R&R Provision of Easton is a family-owned and operated food distributor and manufacturer specializing in custom-cut steaks and meats. Now in its 85th year, the company is looking to keep serving its niche clients in the restaurant and food service world.
Read More »Bethlehem manufacturer celebrates $10M expansion, name change
Bethlehem’s Particle Sciences has celebrated the opening of its $10 million expansion as it prepares to officially change its name.
Read More »Pre-apprenticeship program boosts youth interest in trade careers
Kinsley Construction of York collaborated with the York County Alliance for Learning to offer their program to high school seniors who showed an interest in construction and want to pursue a career or apprenticeship program in the field.
Read More »Seeing success with Thai cuisine, restaurateur embarks on next dining venture
New dining destination opens in Lower Macungie Township featuring American cuisine with Asian influences.
Read More »Bethlehem casino’s new owners celebrate rebranding
Wind Creek Hospitality celebrated the rebranding of its newest casino, Wind Creek Bethlehem.
Read More »36 Berks and Schuylkill student/manufacturer teams named for next “What’s So Cool about Manufacturing?” contest
The Manufacturers Resource Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating manufacturing jobs in eastern Pennsylvania, is sponsoring the fourth annual "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" student video contest, in which 36 Berks and Schuylkill county student/manufacturer teams will compete this school year.
Read More »Payroll giant celebrates grand opening in Allentown with 1,000 employees
ADP's arrival to downtown Allentown shows its commitment to the city with 1,000 employees and a growing workforce, officials said at a grand opening celebration outside Five City Center.
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