Mask Order Issued by Pennsylvania Secretary of Health
On July 1st, 2020 the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health issued a new order expanding the existing mask wearing requirements of the state. While this was reported as requiring that masks…
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Questions on Remote/Hybrid Learning Models
As School Districts make progress in developing plans for re-opening their school buildings and delivering education services to students at the beginning of the new school term in late August,…
PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers
Paycheck Protection Program loans or PPP loans are loans created in response to the COVID-19 virus that incentivize small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. These loans will…
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: PA Athletics Update
Guidance issued yesterday by Governor Wolf’s office demonstrates the constantly shifting directives shaping Pennsylvania school district’s re-opening plans. Earlier this week, our office analyzed the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s preliminary…
Third Circuit Court Ruling Sheds Light on CBA Language and Discrimination Claims
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided the case of Darrington v. Milton Hershey School, a case which provides clear guidance for public employers in…
COVID-19 Guidance: Senior Citizen Property Tax Relief
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,…
COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – June 1st
Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week. Last Updated: June 1, 2020 Paychecks Protection Program (“PPP”). On Friday May 28, 2020 the House passed…
COVID-19 Guidance: PPP Application Focus Facts
The release of the Paychecks Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (shown here) has clarified several issues which have generated much dialogue and speculation over the last several weeks. For example:…
COVID-19 Guidance: US Department of Education Releases New Title IX Regulations
USDOE Releases New Title IX Regulations The US Department of Education has issued final regulations concerning sexual harassment in K-12 schools, colleges and universities. The new regulations take effect on…
What Should Pennsylvania Employers do if Employees Refuse to Return to Work after COVID-19?
The COVID-19 crisis has seriously disturbed our day-to-day routines and had a significant impact on our jobs and economy. Many businesses had to make significant changes in order to transition…
COVID-19 Guidance: Yellow Status Update
As part of his plan for re-opening Pennsylvania following the worst part of the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Wolf has announced that a number of counties in Western and Central Pennsylvania…
COVID-19 Guidance: MBM Focus Areas – May 4th
Below are five points of focus for Maiello Brungo & Maiello this week. Last Updated: May 4, 2020 The PPP Loan Forgiveness Battle. Using loan proceeds to bring employees back…
COVID-19 Guidance: Revised City of Pittsburgh Guidelines
On April 22, the City of Pittsburgh Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections issued revised temporary policy guidelines. While most of the policy statement is a reiteration of its prior…
COVID-19 Guidance: Municipality FAQ List
Over the past few weeks, our municipal clients have reached out to us with very important, thoughtful legal questions. MBM believes that all of our municipal contacts should have access…