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Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained

February 5, 2021

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…

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

February 4, 2021

HR Law News, Legal Articles

Until a vaccine is distributed widely enough to reduce the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will almost certainly have to continue in their efforts to balance the efficiency…

PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know

February 3, 2021

HR Law News, Labor & Employment Law News

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…

PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL

February 1, 2021

Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On December 22, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided the case of Uniontown Newspapers, Inc. v. Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, upholding the largest monetary sanction ever imposed against a governmental…

COVID-19 Guidance: Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief

January 26, 2021

Legal Articles, Tax Law News

The Pennsylvania Legislature has approved House Bill 1076, which has been sent to Governor Wolf for signature. House Bill 1076 provides two forms of tax relief for senior citizens. First,…

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

January 25, 2021

HR Law News

Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law (“PWL”) provides protection to employees who “blow the whistle” on misconduct that affects public funds or violates state or federal law. When businesses violate these laws, the…

Workplace Safety Guidelines for COVID-19

January 25, 2021

Firm News, Legal Articles

COVID-19 has changed how we live and work. As we await the distribution of vaccines and a decline in case positivity rates, many employers are anticipating a return to work…

New 2020 Overtime Rules for Salaried Employees in PA

January 25, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

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

January 22, 2021

HR Law News, Labor & Employment Law News

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…

HR Laws and Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know

January 5, 2021

HR Law News

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…

What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?

January 5, 2021

HR Law News

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…

Can an employer mandate COVID-19 vaccine for its employees?

January 5, 2021

Firm News, Labor & Employment Law News

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

January 5, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

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…

MBM Announces New Human Resources Compliance and Strategic Counseling Division

January 5, 2021

Newsletter Articles

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…

COVID-19 Guidance: Mandated FFCRA Leave Ends on December 31, 2020

December 23, 2020

Legal Articles

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…

Employer Health Insurance Mandates and The Risk of Unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020 Explained

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know

PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL

COVID-19 Guidance: Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

Workplace Safety Guidelines for COVID-19

New 2020 Overtime Rules for Salaried Employees in PA

Employer health insurance mandates & unemployment with ACT 9 of 2020

HR Laws and Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know

What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?

Can an employer mandate COVID-19 vaccine for its employees?

Key Points to Cover in an Employee Handbook

COVID-19 Guidance: Mandated FFCRA Leave Ends on December 31, 2020

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