On April 15, 2024, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued its Final Rule which implements the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and provides interpretative guidance for both employers and employees. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., has kept abreast of both the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act and the EEOC’s Proposed Rule. She details what the EEOC’s … [Read more...] about EEOC’s Final Rule Implements the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Expands Protections
Kayden’s Law Passed By the General Assembly
On April 8 and 9, 2024, the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives signed Senate Bill No. 55. SB 55 which develops a procedure for custody proceedings that ensures greater protection of children. Upon signature by Pennsylvania’s Governor, Josh Shapiro, Kayden’s Law will be enacted. KingSpry’s Managing Partner and Family Law Attorney, Jessica F. Moyer, details the impact … [Read more...] about Kayden’s Law Passed By the General Assembly
U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule is Expected to Take Effect July 1, 2024
UPDATE: This week, the United States Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule takes effect. The Rule restores and extends overtime protections for an estimated 3.6 million salaried workers. On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (the “DOL”) announced its Final Rule (the “Rule”) to restore and extend overtime protections for approximately 3.6 million salaried-workers. Per the … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule is Expected to Take Effect July 1, 2024
Supreme Court Reviews Whether Public Officials Can Be Sued for Blocking Users on Social Media
On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that state officials may be sued in some circumstances where they act in their official capacity on social media. Applying the state-action doctrine, the Court ruled on Lindke v. Freed, No. 22-611, 2024 U.S. LEXIS 1214 (Mar. 15, 2024), a case arising from a public official’s act of deleting comments and blocking profiles from his … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Reviews Whether Public Officials Can Be Sued for Blocking Users on Social Media
U.S. District Judge Vacates the NLRB’s Joint-Employer Rule
On March 8, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)’s 2023 Final Rule on Joint Employer Status, which was scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., previously reviewed the NLRB’s 2023 Final Rule, which established a new standard for determining … [Read more...] about U.S. District Judge Vacates the NLRB’s Joint-Employer Rule
Lehigh County Passes New Non-Discrimination Ordinance
On February 26, 2024, the Lehigh County Public Information Office published a press release announcing recently signed legislation that establishes a county-wide non-discrimination ordinance. Approved by the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners, this new legislation is intended to protect Lehigh County residents and employees from discrimination in employment, housing, education, healthcare, … [Read more...] about Lehigh County Passes New Non-Discrimination Ordinance
