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Autism Discrimination May Give Rise to Claims for Compensatory Monetary Damages

March 8, 2021

On March 5, 2020, a 17-year-old minor and student of Erie School District was ejected from school property without having secured a means of transportation home. In the case of…

What Landlords Need to Know About ADA Service Animals?

March 3, 2021

Real Estate Law News

It is standard practice for landlords and housing providers to establish rules regarding tenants’ ability to have animals on their property. However, what happens when a potential tenant has a…

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

March 1, 2021

Legal Articles

Earlier today, Governor Wolf amended his prior restrictions on capacity limitations for indoor and outdoor event spaces throughout the Commonwealth, and further eliminated all restrictions to out-of-state travel. Specifically: (1)…

Allegheny County Lifts Residential Eviction Moratorium Subject to CDC Order

March 1, 2021

Legal Articles, Real Estate Law News

On February 24, 2021, President Judge Clark issued an Order that permits the filing of new residential landlord tenant cases subject to the CDC Order banning evictions. The CDC Order…

What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?

February 26, 2021

Firm News

Agism is discrimination against individuals in the workplace on the basis of the individual’s age. Age discrimination may not be the first thing we think about when we think of…

What is Cobra Compliance?

February 24, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

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?

February 22, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

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…

Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes

February 15, 2021

Legal Articles, Municipal Law News

On November 23, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf enacted Act 114 of 2020 which, among other things, amended the Local Government Unit Debt Act (the “Debt Act”) to change the…

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

February 5, 2021

Labor & Employment Law News

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…

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…

Legal Insights

Autism Discrimination May Give Rise to Claims for Compensatory Monetary Damages

What Landlords Need to Know About ADA Service Animals?

Gov. Wolf Revises Mitigation Order on Gatherings and Lifts Out-of-State Travel Restrictions

Allegheny County Lifts Residential Eviction Moratorium Subject to CDC Order

What Steps Should Companies Take to Reduce Age Discrimination?

What is Cobra Compliance?

What is an Independent Contractor?

Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes

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

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

Workplace Safety Guidelines for COVID-19

New 2020 Overtime Rules for Salaried Employees in PA

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