Pennsylvania DLI News

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate and Nonfarm Jobs Report

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released January 2026 preliminary employment data showing the state unemployment rate declined to 4.3% from 4.4% in December, matching the U.S. rate. Total nonfarm jobs reached a record high of 6,201,900, up 17,900 over the month and 35,500 year-over-year.

Mobile PA CareerLink Unit Launch in North Central Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry launched a new mobile PA CareerLink unit to serve six north central Pennsylvania counties (Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter). This is the third mobile CareerLink unit in Pennsylvania, staffed with workforce professionals and funded through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Adult funding. The mobile office will provide career services, training opportunities, and employer connections directly to rural communities where access to workforce services may be limited.

Pennsylvania Job Program for Students with Disabilities

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced a visit to a job placement program in Lancaster that assists students with disabilities in preparing for college and careers. Governor Shapiro's proposed 2026-27 budget includes a $1 million increase in state funding for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) to expand these services.

Pennsylvania Recovers $130,000 in Unpaid Wages from Construction Company

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry recovered $129,929 in unpaid wages for 59 workers from S&R Enterprises, a Dauphin County construction company, due to Minimum Wage Act violations related to overtime calculation. This recovery is part of the Shapiro Administration's broader effort to combat wage theft, having returned over $15.7 million to workers since taking office.

Pennsylvania Proposes $1M Funding Increase for Disability Services

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget plan proposes a $1 million increase in funding for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation to expand assistive technology and support services for the DeafBlind community.

Pennsylvania Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities in Creative Industries

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry and Pennsylvania Creative Industries announced the approval of a new state-registered Multimedia Producer Apprenticeship. This program aims to provide young adults with skills and job placement in the film, media, digital marketing, and journalism sectors.

Pennsylvania Invests $4.1M in Schools-to-Work Pathways

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced an investment of over $4.1 million in Schools-to-Work grant awards. These funds will support 17 projects aimed at preparing high school students for careers and ensuring a clear path to employment upon graduation.

PA Dept of Labor & Industry: UC 1099-G Form and Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit Reminder

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is reminding Unemployment Compensation claimants to watch for their 1099-G tax forms and encouraging eligible workers to utilize the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit. Forms are available online and will be mailed soon.

Pennsylvania Recovers $5.3M in Wages, Fines Employers for Labor Law Violations

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced it recovered over $5.3 million in unpaid wages and collected over $2.25 million in fines from employers in 2025. The agency investigated over 7,000 labor law complaints, a nearly 23% increase from the previous year.