Paid “if” or “when” – the bane of a lower tier contractor
When it comes to getting paid, two questions are of the utmost importance – How much? and When? There are many ways to delay, shift and otherwise avoid obligations to…
Off-Site Employee Misconduct: Court Rules in Favor of Employer In Recent Case
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently ruled that a woman who made a violent threat toward a co-worker on Facebook is ineligible for unemployment benefits. The woman claimed her supervisor placed…
PA Registered Business – What Happens if you are Sued?
The concept of venue is often underappreciated when business owners consider the various legal considerations involving their businesses. Importantly, the choice of venue significantly impacts the various stages of litigation…
PHRC GUIDANCE EXPANDS PROTECTIONS TO LGBTQ PERSONS
Recently, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) announced guidelines describing how it will now address LGBTQ-related complaints under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”). The PHRA covers discrimination not only…
Clean Slate Bill to Help Those Arrested Without Conviction or Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses
On June 28, 2018, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law the Clean Slate Bill, which amends Section 9122 of Title 18, to provide a mechanism to allow non-violent, misdemeanor offenders…
EMPLOYER’S DEFENSE THAT EMPLOYEE FAILED TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT IMPACTED BY #METOO MOVEMENT
When sexual harassment of an employee does not result in any adverse employment action (i.e. termination, demotion, etc.), an employer can avoid liability if: a) it exercised reasonable care to…
Changes to CASPA attempt to Close Loop-holes for Payment Terms Between Owners and Contractors and Subcontractors
On October 10, 2018 new amendments will take effect making significant changes to the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (“CASPA”). CASPA is the law which was intended to cure abuses…
The ADEA Hits the Big “5-0”; Various Strategies for Employers Moving Forward
In the 1960’s, congress took significant steps towards ensuring equal opportunity for those in the workplace. Such steps included the enactment of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title…
Use of Force Policies Police Hiring
The tragic events pertaining to the officer-involved shooting in the Borough of East Pittsburgh have highlighted the necessity for up-to-date Use of Force and Hiring Policies. It is paramount that…
Supreme Court Makes Decision in High-Profile Case– But Maybe Not for the Reasons You Expected
On June 4, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to create…