What is an Independent Contractor?
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…
Legal Insights
Act 114 Of 2020 – Amendments to The Local Government Unit Debt Act Regarding Tax Anticipation Notes
Lawrence Maiello
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
Michael Brungo
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?
Michael Brungo
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
Michael Brungo
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
Alfred Maiello
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
Michael Brungo
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
Alfred Maiello
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
Michael Brungo
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
Michael Brungo
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
Michael Brungo
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?
Michael Brungo
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?
Alfred Maiello
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
Michael Brungo
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
Alfred Maiello
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…