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January 4, 2023
The Pennsylvania offices of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division is hosting a free webinar entitled Workers' Rights in the Home Care Industry on January 25, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern. Home care workers, community groups, unions, and worker advocates are invited to attend
December 30, 2022
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr issued a Proclamation on December 30, 2022 recognizing January 2023 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
December 21, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income workers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a special tax credit in 2022 and years ahead. The Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, also known as the Saver's Credit, helps offset part of the first $2,000 workers
December 21, 2022
Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc will be offering a series of training programs entitled the 2023 PLAN Bankruptcy Boot Camp . This is a series of 10 trainings which will run on Fridays from January 20, 2023 to March 24, 2023. All sessions will run from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern. One substantive
December 20, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service is looking for volunteers to train for the upcoming filing season to provide free tax help in communities across the country. Bilingual volunteers are particularly needed. Last year, more than 58,000 volunteers gave back to their communities by preparing more than 2.2
December 19, 2022
The Legal Services Corporation announced that it is awarding 33 Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) to 29 legal services providers totaling $4,679,135. Legal Aid of Southwestern PA is among the programs receiving TIG grants this year.
December 16, 2022
Cindy Daley , Director of Community Redevelopment Initiatives at Regional Housing Legal Services and Kevin Quisenberry , Litigation Director at the Community Justice Project were named as members of Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro's Transition Advisory Committee for Consumer Protection in the Housing
December 14, 2022
Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced a lawsuit against Florida-based MV Realty PBC, LLC and its founder, Amanda Zachman. The suit alleges that the defendants misled Pennsylvania consumers regarding the terms of the company’s so-called Homeowner Benefit Program and obtained mortgages on

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