14 Philadelphia-based companies scored a perfect rating in Human Rights Campaign’s annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The index rates companies on criteria including nondiscrimination policies, corporate social responsibility, and inclusive employee benefits and culture.
Private nonprofits like the Sierra Group and JEVS run most of the city-wide disability workforce programs. But should the City of Philadelphia look to New York City’s model to expand its own disability workforce development efforts? | From: Generocity (Read more.)
SEPTA has struck a deal to lift a “blanket ban” barring qualified applicants from employment at the authority because of past drug convictions as part of a proposed $3.6 million class-action settlement reached in a years-long discrimination case, according to court records. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
With input from the union, the institution is trying to balance community needs and safety concerns. | From: Billy Penn (Read more.)
Neblett was one of 75 families GREAT assisted since their mutual aid program launched last March. GREAT’s program originally began as a community-generated fund to alleviate pandemic induced financial hardship, but GREAT member Brenda Littlejohn (Read more.)
Although Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states to have instituted this inclusive policy, Philadelphia has yet to follow suit, with the exception of the ports. However, considering Philly’s addition of a new commerce director who values minority-owned businesses, advocates are hoping the addition of LGBTQ entrepreneurs to the minority pool happens soon. | From: Philadelphia Gay News (Read more.)
Far-reaching and broadly divergent from Trump administration policies, Biden’s proposals would increase benefits for food stamps and school meals programs, and offer cash to strapped families, among other recommendations. | From: Inquirer (Read more.)
Dr. Eric Edi, chief operating officer of The Coalition of African and Caribbean Communities, says a simplified, and less invasive benefits application form would eliminate hesitancy and fear that has kept numerous families from applying for benefits. | From: Generocity (Read more.)
The Philadelphia COVID-19 Restaurant and Gym Relief Program is designed to provide financial relief to small businesses in the city that have been among the most adversely affected by the latest round of pandemic-related restrictions enacted in November 2020. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
Applications are open from Jan. 22 to 29. People who filed for PUA last year can expect to start receiving payments by as early as Tuesday, Jan. 26, according to Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry spokesperson Sarah DeSantis. It’ll take a little longer for new filers. | From: Technical.ly (Read more.)
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