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What are the best and worst US states to work in?

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What are the best and worst US states to work in?

photo: David Ryder (Getty Images) Washington state is at the bottom of the list of top performers, but that’s still a good sign. Named after the first American president, the state has a lot in common with the other top-scoring states in Oxfam’s rankings – namely, strict child labor laws, protections for workers, and a […]

U.S. Department of Labor reimburses restaurant workers in Wilkes-Barre $1.3 million

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U.S. Department of Labor reimburses restaurant workers in Wilkes-Barre .3 million

WILKES-BARRE, PA — In a critical step to protect workers’ rights, the U.S. Department of Labor recently collected $1.3 million in back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages for 51 employees of La Tolteca Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre. This outcome is the result of a thorough investigation and subsequent litigation that uncovered significant violations […]