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L&I

Oct 20, 2023

Pa. unemployment rate for September reaches record low

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate ranks lower than the national rate, the commonwealth reaching a record low of 3.4%.

Sep 15, 2023

Biden notes Pa.’s record low unemployment rate

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for August remained at an historic low.

Sep 5, 2023

Shapiro appoints diverse leaders to Pa. Workforce Board

Revamping the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Board, Gov. Josh Shapiro has appointed a diverse group to help create opportunities for workers and businesses.

Aug 28, 2023

Shapiro Administration investing millions in Pa. industry partnerships

Up to $4 million in Industry Partnership grant funding to strengthen workforce development projects has been announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

Aug 25, 2023

Shapiro Administration helps train workforce to improve broadband infrastructure

Workforce programs designed to improve broadband infrastructure in Pennsylvania are among those receiving grants from the Shapiro Administration.

Aug 18, 2023

Pa. July unemployment rate reaches record low

Pennsylvania’s July unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, an historic low that matches the national unemployment rate.

Jul 31, 2023

Shapiro executive order creates new workforce training program

Pennsylvania is expected to benefit from a new workforce training program designed to grow the state’s economy by expanding its workforce, creating job opportunities, and accelerating infrastructure projects.

Jun 29, 2023

Berks County youth reentry program gains federal funding

Nine youth reentry programs in Pennsylvania are receiving awards totaling more than $5 million in grant funding.

Mar 28, 2023

Shapiro Administration looks to boost apprenticeships, construction trades

Shapiro Administration announces added funding for apprenticeships and construction trades.

Mar 24, 2023

Study reveals Pa. unemployment rate to be good news/bad news

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate rose but the state’s total nonfarm jobs reached a record high.

Feb 17, 2023

Pa.’s at-risk businesses to gain access to millions in funding

Pennsylvania’s at-risk businesses are getting a financial boost from the Department of Labor and Industry.

Jan 3, 2023

Millions in earned wages returned to Pa. workers

Approximately $8.5 million in earned wages have been returned to Pennsylvania workers by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) following investigations of more than 4,500 complaints of alleged labor law violations.