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 should be taking this time to review their paid time…
Labor & Employment Law News
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 York Mellon Corp., a case involving claims of racial discrimination…
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 & Temporary Free COBRA Coverage
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Provides Temporary Free COBRA Coverage for Certain Employees Affected by COVID-19 Employers have new COBRA obligations under The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…
Recent Ruling Grants PA Business Owner COVID-19 Insurance Coverage
Does your PA business insurance cover COVID-19 Losses? On March 22, 2021, Judge Christina Ward issued a Memorandum and Order of Court, which may throw a lifeline to businesses that…
What is Cobra Compliance?
COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and was created to help workers and their families by providing them with continued health benefits coverage after a major life event.…
What is an Independent Contractor?
Are you and employer wondering: What is an Independent Contractor? Public and private sector employers alike often face the challenge of requiring additional staff as the result of an increase…
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 employment. Act 9 imposes new mandates related to unemployment compensation…
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 truth to that phrasing, the two types of compensation differ…
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 must understand the new rules and their obligation to comply…
Employer health insurance mandates & unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020
Employer health insurance mandates & risk of unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 explained Pennsylvania employers must be aware of new regulations imposed up on them by Act 9 of…
Can an employer mandate COVID-19 vaccine for its employees?
Recent news on Moderna and Pfizer’s encouraging vaccine results have some questioning whether the vaccine should be mandatory. As we have seen with the Universal Mask Order and Targeted Mitigation…
Key Points to Cover in an Employee Handbook
The depth and breadth of a company’s handbook can vary widely based on its size or resources. Regardless of the size of your company or the number of employees you…
Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Laws Protect LGBTQ Employees from Discrimination
This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, No. 17-1618. The Bostock opinion encompassed three cases addressing the same…
COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – April 6th
Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week: Updated April 6, 2020 Families First Corona Virus Response Act. Ensure you are in compliance now. Employers…
COVID-19 Guidance: March 23, 2020 Stay At Home Order – Governor Wolf and SOH
On March 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Health Secretary issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as the state…