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…
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PA Supreme Court Upholds Largest Monetary Sanction Against Governmental Entity In PA History Under RTKL
Steven Engel
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
John Prorok
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…
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…
What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?
John Prorok
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…
Tips to Use Your PA Estate Planning Attorney
Lawrence Maiello
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…
PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance for Employers
Alfred Maiello
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…
Third Circuit Court Ruling Sheds Light on CBA Language and Discrimination Claims
Christina Lane
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: How To Legally Conduct Virtual Public Meetings
Alfred Maiello
As the ongoing coronavirus (also known as Covid-19) pandemic continues to spread, many public bodies are being presented for the first time with a new issue: how to conduct virtual…
COVID-19 Guidance: Impact on Contractual Obligations and Force Majeure Clauses
Steven Engel
Given the current COVID-19 pandemic, contractual parties may find that they cannot perform their agreed upon duties or are incurring added unexpected costs. Force majeure, meaning “superior force,” is a common…
COVID-19 Guidance: Special Education Timelines and Other Considerations for School Closures
Christina Lane
In the midst of mandatory ten day school closures, questions arise as to what affect, if any does the closure have on special education timelines. Currently, unless a waiver is…
COVID-19 Guidance: Essential vs. Nonessential Businesses
John Prorok
As a result of the Governor’s efforts to close all nonessential businesses in Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there is some confusion over the definition of a nonessential business.…
For the Borrower: LIBOR and SOFR FAQs
John Prorok
Written By: Kathleen C. McConnell, Esq. LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate) is anticipated to be phased out and unavailable after December 31, 2021[i]. So, what happens to borrowers who…
How To Choose a Business Attorney in Pennsylvania
John Prorok
Whether you are starting up a new company, embarking on a complicated commercial transaction or developing updated company bylaws, navigating the legal landscape of business law can be challenging and…
CBD in the School Setting: What School Officials Should Consider
Christina Lane
With each passing day, CBD becomes easier to obtain. CBD is marketed in a wide array of products including drugs, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, pet food and other animal health…