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Train Your Workforce with MEA Using WEDnetPA Funds

Are you looking to upskill your team without straining your training budget? MEA can help – and so can Pennsylvania’s…

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EEOC Releases Technical Assistance Documents Regarding “Illegal DEI” in the Workplace

On March 19, 2025, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document called “What You…

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7 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Your Workplace

March is Women’s History Month, which grew out of National Women’s History Week, originally established by President Jimmy Carter in…

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Employer Best Practices for Responding to Increased Government Immigration Enforcement

Since President Trump took office in January 2025, the federal government has increased its immigration enforcement efforts, and this trend…

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Pennsylvania Pay Transparency Law Proposed

On February 12, 2025, Pennsylvania became the eleventh state this year to propose a pay transparency law. If HB 560…

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Recognizing Black History Month as Part of DEIB Initiatives 

February is Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history,” first set out to designate…

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When to Consider HR Outsourcing: The Role of HR in Business Success

Managing human resources is one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business. Yet, as companies grow, HR…

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Love in the Air in Your Workplace? Here’s What to Do

With Valentine’s Day upon us, employers likely are hoping that romance is not in the air – at least not…

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President Trump Revokes 60-Year-Old Executive Order for Federal Contractors

Late on January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The…

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Notable New Employment Laws for the MidAtlantic Region: 2025

A new year means new laws. Employers should be aware of the following state law changes that either recently went…

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73% of regional employers expect improving sales/revenue in 2025 according to the EAA 2024 National Business Trends Survey

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (December 4, 2024) — Business leaders are showing more confidence in their economic outlook going into…

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Federal Judge in Texas Strikes Down Rule Raising Salary Threshold for White Collar Overtime Exemptions

On November 15, 2024, Federal District Court Judge Sean Jordan of the Eastern District of Texas vacated and struck down…

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