A federal judge has ruled that the Delaware Department of Labor must comply with a Homeland Security subpoena seeking wage records from multiple businesses as part of an immigration enforcement investigation.
According to the department, workers have cleared 99.9% of outstanding backlogged unemployment claims.
It's not clear how long the portal has been down.
A majority of the approved claims were for medical leave, with parental leave a close second.
Officials said the backlog of open cases dropped by more than 40 percent, from more than 7,000 claims to fewer than 4,000.
The Delaware Department of Labor announced a notable increase in the number of medical providers participating in the state’s workers’ compensation system, crediting the recent passage of Senate Bill 164 for the improvement.
The Delaware Department of Labor is hosting a "Know Your Rights" workshop night on Sept. 11 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
The state of Delaware is looking to support young workers by strengthening connections between community organizations and state agencies.
Sussex Tech Adult Education has expanded its Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program with the purchase of a John Deere 184 G 4-Wheel Drive Loader.
Delaware is set to receive $4.8 million in federal funding to help more residents access high-speed internet and build digital skills.
