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…
There are numerous federal, state, and local laws that employers are obligated to comply with in order to protect their business and employees. In many cases, a business’s human resources…
Developing a strategic human resources (HR) compliance plan ensures that your business remains in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, such as anti-discrimination laws, workplace insurance laws, and…
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…
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…
Pittsburgh law firm to partner with employers to develop strategic and innovative human resources compliance, counseling, and training programs. Pittsburgh, PA (January 2021): Pittsburgh law firm Maiello Brungo & Maiello…
On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act), which provides additional COVID-19 relief to individuals and businesses. The Bill does not extend the mandatory Families…
Yesterday, Governor Wolf and Secretary Levine issued a series of new COVID mitigation orders designed to combat the continued spread of the virus. Most importantly for school districts, the Governor…
This year, we have faced unprecedented challenges in every aspect of our lives. Covid-19 and its ongoing effects have forced everyone to face a real possibility of an emergency health…
On November 17, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced additional targeted mitigation efforts aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. These targeted mitigation efforts addressed out of state travel…
The Pennsylvania Legislature recently passed two bills, House Bill Number 703 and Senate Bill Number 530, by overwhelming majorities and it is anticipated that Governor Wolf will sign both of…
Due to the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, Schools, Municipalities and other public bodies have been faced with challenging circumstances as to maintaining compliance with…
Yesterday, Governor Wolf and Dr. Levine issued amendments to their July 15, 2020 targeted mitigation orders modifying capacity restrictions for indoor and outdoor gatherings. These modified capacity restrictions replace the…
On September 29, 2020, the United States Department of Education released additional guidance, in the form of a question and answer sheet, regarding the responsibilities of school districts in maintaining…
Does virtual learning count as a school closure for purposes of FFCRA leave? Yes. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance confirming that when the physical location of a school…