To Governor Wolf: Keep Pennsylanians’ Power on During the Pandemic
People are at risk of getting their utilities shut off, even though we are in the middle of a pandemic…
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PGW Wants to Raise Your Gas Bill During a Pandemic. Here’s What You Can Do.
PGW wants to increase customer rates by $70 million per year. They say the average household’s gas bill would go…
Los Derechos de los Trabajadores Independientes y contratistas y COVID-19
¡Buenas noticias! Los trabajadores por proyecto (“gig” workers), contratistas, y quienes trabajan de manera independiente son elegibles para Subsidio de…
Report: The Application for Pennsylvania Pandemic Unemployment Assistance has Problems. Here’s How to Fix Them.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) was passed by Congress as part of the CARES Act to provide unemployment compensation (UC) benefits…
Have you fallen behind paying your utility bills? You may be eligible for up to $800 to help.
Starting Monday, May 18th, Pennsylvania will accept applications for its new LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program. Eligible households could receive grants…
Problems Using The IRS Web Portal to Get COVID-19 Payments? We Want to Hear from You!
Are you an SSI or SSDI recipient? Have you tried to use IRS’s web portal to get $500 for your…
Utility Restorations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Utilities companies in Philadelphia are not currently shutting off service during the COVID-19 crisis! If you are already without utility…
Los Derechos de los Trabajadores Inmigrantes y COVID-19
Los Trabajadores Inmigrantes tiene derecho a: Un Lugar de Trabajo Saludable y Seguro Licencia por Enfermedad con Goce de Sueldo…
Frequently Asked Questions: Returning to Work During Coronavirus
Need help deciding if you can or should return to work? Use our checklist to find out what your rights…
Report: Pennsylvania Clean Slate: Delivering on Its Promises
Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate law, Act 56 of 2018, was passed to bring criminal record sealing to scale by the use…
¿Necesita Seguro Médico y no está Trabajando en su Empleo Anterior? Estas son las opciones. ¡Actúe ya para que no pierda su oportunidad!
Si no está trabajando porque está de licencia, fue despedido, o ha perdido su trabajo, debería consultar las siguientes opciones…
Did you lose a job or work hours during the coronavirus crisis? You might be eligible for emergency cash assistance from Pennsylvania.
Starting May 11, 2020, the Department of Human Services will accept applications for its new cash assistance program called the…
¿Puedo obtener licencia por enfermedad con goce de sueldo relacionada al COVID-19?
Si. Sin importar su situación migratoria, la mayoría de los trabajadores en Filadelfia pueden obtener licencia por enfermedad con goce de…
La Salud y Seguridad de los Trabajadores durante la Crisis del COVID-19
Me preocupan la salud y la seguridad en mi lugar de trabajo durante la crisis del COVID-19. ¿Cuáles son mis…
Need Health Insurance and Not Working in Your Prior Job? Act Now!
If you are not working because you are on leave, on layoff, or have lost your job, you should look…
Frequently Asked Questions: Coronavirus & Pennsylvania Workers’ Rights
This information was last updated on Thursday, April 23, 2020 This is a living document. Please be advised that due…
