Why You Should Hire an Outside Legal Investigator
For public employers and private organizations alike, employee complaints are an unavoidable part of operations. Allegations involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation,…
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Human Resource Laws and Regulations HR Professionals Should Know in 2026
Stay ahead of evolving employment law with this comprehensive guide to human resources laws and regulations for 2026, fully updated…
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Pennsylvania CHRIA Compliance: New Federal Court Ruling Expands Employer Obligations
A recent federal appeals court decision has strengthened job applicants’ rights under Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA), including instances…
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Guidance on Avoiding Violation of Title VII: DEI & Workplace Discrimination
On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two…
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Criminal Background Checks and Hiring Decisions
As an employer or human resource (HR) department, are you unsure of how to proceed when a background check reveals…
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Summary
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023 and will impact nearly 2.8 million U.S.…
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The History of the FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), was signed into law 30 years ago on February 5, 1993. The law…
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Does a Public School Employee’s Compensation Include Lump Sum Awards?
Improper Calculations Can Result in Retirement Pay Expectation Disappointment The Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) is the Commonwealth’s agency…
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Pittsburgh Paid Sick Leave Self Review Guide
With the new Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances adopted in March 2020 and in Allegheny County in September 2021, businesses…
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Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided the case of Ellis v. Bank of New…
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Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained
Pennsylvania employers must be aware of new regulations imposed upon them by Act 9 of 2020 when employees separate from…
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PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know
The Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act is often referred to colloquially as “workers compensation for police.” While there is some…
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New 2020 Overtime Rules for Salaried Employees in PA
New overtime rules in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) take effect nationwide Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Pennsylvania employers…
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What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?
Developing a strategic human resources (HR) compliance plan ensures that your business remains in compliance with federal, state, and local…
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Act 6 of 2011 – Changes to PA Unemployment Compensation
Recent changes to Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation (“UC”) law which will impact employers who offer large severance packages to employees. Where…
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