Q. What legal issues come into play with regards to infertility and infertility treatments as it relates to Health Insurance and Employment Law? In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27, 2015), here are some legal issues associated with infertility and infertility treatments as it relates to Health Insurance Law and Employment Law. A. In Pennsylvania, there is no law … [Read more...] about What Health Insurance and Employment Issues to Keep in Mind When Considering Infertility Treatments
Court Continues Injunction Regarding Disclosure of Employee Addresses Under RTKL
As you know, we have been closely following this story and are trying to keep everyone informed as it develops. Here is the bottom line. On March 17, 2015, the Commonwealth Court has entered an order that continues the injunction against disclosure of employee home addresses, provided that the injunction will remain in effect only until either: (1) 15 days from today if neither party files a … [Read more...] about Court Continues Injunction Regarding Disclosure of Employee Addresses Under RTKL
Commonwealth Court Reinstates Injunction Regarding Disclosure of Home Addresses Under RTK Law
As indicated in School Law Bullet 150 this past week, on February 18, the Commonwealth Court determined that the Right to Know Law is so procedurally flawed that it violates the rights of individuals to participate when a record containing their home address is requested. The Court directed school districts to notify individuals when such records are requested to enable them to present reasons … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Court Reinstates Injunction Regarding Disclosure of Home Addresses Under RTK Law
Commonwealth Court Issues Decision on Disclosure of Home Addresses Under Right To Know Law
On February 18, the Commonwealth Court determined that the Right to Know Law is so procedurally flawed that it violates the rights of individuals to participate when a record containing their home address is requested. Therefore, the Court now requires notice to individuals when such records are requested, and a full opportunity for them to be heard. The Very Short Version of the Facts This case … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Court Issues Decision on Disclosure of Home Addresses Under Right To Know Law
Now That LGBTs Can Legally Be Wed in Pennsylvania, What About the Kids?
Q. Do you know Pennsylvania’s LGBT Marriage Impact on Parentage? A. Due to same-sex marriage being recognized in Pennsylvania, gay parents now may be able to establish parentage of their children through marriage by the presumption of paternity (parentage) of a child born or conceived during the course of a marriage. Historically, second-parent adoptions, the adoption of a child by the unmarried … [Read more...] about Now That LGBTs Can Legally Be Wed in Pennsylvania, What About the Kids?
Are Your Employees Holding Your Company’s Next Security Breach in the Palm of Their Hand? What Your Company Needs to Do to Keep Smart Phones Secure
Go anywhere these days and you will see people on smart phones. In fact, many companies require employees to have a smart phone so they can communicate with customers and people in the company, no matter where they are, almost instantly. However, with such devices also come security concerns. It is important that employers take steps to secure information that is transmitted through smart phones … [Read more...] about Are Your Employees Holding Your Company’s Next Security Breach in the Palm of Their Hand? What Your Company Needs to Do to Keep Smart Phones Secure