In the case of W. Short Home, LLC v. Graeser[1], the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania reviewed existing cases where continued employment was deemed consideration for confidentiality agreements. In a time of uncertainty regarding employer’s continued ability to enforce non-competition agreements, KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, provides … [Read more...] about How Pennsylvania Precedent to Enforce Confidentiality Agreements Based on Continued Employment Protects Employers
Third Circuit Ruling May Allow University Students to Seek COVID Tuition Refunds
On August 11, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a precedential opinion in response to students’ claims for tuition refunds related to effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will this decision open the floodgates for more lawsuits? “Like many colleges and universities across the country, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple University responded to the novel … [Read more...] about Third Circuit Ruling May Allow University Students to Seek COVID Tuition Refunds
The EEOC Takes Action to Further Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On August 7, 2023, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith details the significance of the recent efforts and what employers need to know to ensure compliance. Recap: What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act … [Read more...] about The EEOC Takes Action to Further Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Mother Must Show Cause Before Partner Can Adopt Child, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says
A mother who intended for her long-time partner to adopt a child she had with another man must first show cause as to why she and her partner can’t marry, and then establish why a requirement mandating that both biological parents relinquish their parental rights before an adoption should be excused in her case. The court’s scrutiny of the adoption process in the case –In re Adoption of M.E.L., … [Read more...] about Mother Must Show Cause Before Partner Can Adopt Child, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says
$9.1 Million New Jersey Bullying Settlement Sends Warning Signal to Schools
According to recent news reports, a New Jersey school district has agreed to pay $9.1 million to the parents of a middle school student who took her own life after being bullied in school and online in 2017. Similar lawsuits against school districts concerning bullying have been making headlines in recent months, with some resulting in multimillion dollar settlements in favor of parents and … [Read more...] about $9.1 Million New Jersey Bullying Settlement Sends Warning Signal to Schools
Passage of the CROWN Act will Amend Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act: What Employers Need to Know
On July 7, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 1394, commonly referred to as “the CROWN Act”. With significant margins of support, the bill will be reviewed in the state Senate and likely become law. The CROWN Act intends to end hair type, hair texture, and hairstyle discrimination. KingSpry’s Employment Law Attorney, Jody A. Mooney, emphasizes … [Read more...] about Passage of the CROWN Act will Amend Pennsylvania’s Human Relations Act: What Employers Need to Know
