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…
Legal Insights
PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL
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
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
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
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…
HR Laws and Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know
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?
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?
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…
MBM Announces New Human Resources Compliance and Strategic Counseling Division
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
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…
COVID-19 Guidance: 11/23 Gov. Wolf Order School District FAQ
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…
Tips to Use Your PA Estate Planning Attorney
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…
COVID-19 Guidance: November 17, 2020 Targeted Mitigation Update
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…