On June 20, 2023, House Bill No. 1500 passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. HB 1500 aims to amend Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15.00 per hour by 2026. How will this affect your business? Proposal Representatives Jason Dawkins and Patty Kim introduced HB 1500 earlier this year, which would increase Pennsylvania’s Minimum … [Read more...] about PA House of Representatives Supports Increase in Minimum Wage for Pennsylvanians
How to Steer Clear of Fireworks Law Violations this Independence Day
On June 22, 2023, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 694, which intends to repeal outdated provisions in PA Fireworks Law. KingSpry’s Taisha Tolliver-Duran, Esq. highlights the impact of this potential law and what you need to know to avoid litigation subsequent to your holiday firework displays. What Sellers Should Know Potential Update in the Law Should … [Read more...] about How to Steer Clear of Fireworks Law Violations this Independence Day
Approval of House Bill No. 300 Pushes for Greater Protections
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 300, which intends to prohibit discrimination in Pennsylvania based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Attorney Avery E. Smith is monitoring the pending legislation and outlines what you need to know, should HB 300 become law. Controlling Law Enforced … [Read more...] about Approval of House Bill No. 300 Pushes for Greater Protections
PA House of Representatives Votes in Favor of Modernizing the Delivery of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 760, which aims to contemporize the methods by which qualifying individuals receive workers’ compensation. Upon passage in the state Senate, HB 760 will amend the Workers’ Compensation Act by implementing a direct deposit system. KingSpry’s Attorney Taisha K. Tolliver-Duran outlines what you need to know, should … [Read more...] about PA House of Representatives Votes in Favor of Modernizing the Delivery of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Potential Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 930, which intends to expand workers’ compensation of permanent disfigurement. KingSpry Attorney Taisha Tolliver-Duran is keeping abreast of this pending legislation and shares her analysis of potential impact, should HB 930 become law. Protections for Pennsylvania Workers In Pennsylvania, workers may be … [Read more...] about Potential Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees
Pennsylvania Appeals Court Rejects Non-Bio Mom’s Bid for Custodial Rights
A lesbian couple planned to have a baby using in vitro fertilization, but when their marriage started to crumble, they found themselves in court arguing over custody. In a recent 2-1 ruling, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled in favor of the biological mother, saying there was no "enforceable contract in place" conferring rights on the bio mom’s spouse. The case highlights how crucial it … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Appeals Court Rejects Non-Bio Mom’s Bid for Custodial Rights
