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
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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On June 22, 2023, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 694, which intends to repeal outdated provisions in PA Fireworks Law.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
U.S. Department of Education Proposes Change to Title IX Regulations on Student Eligibility for Athletic Teams
In advance of the long-predicted May 2023 issuance of new Title IX regulations, the U.S. Department of Education issued a proposed Title IX rule on April 6th that is designed to expand the meaning of sexual discrimination to include gender identity. This change would prevent schools and colleges from barring transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams. The new rule would … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Proposes Change to Title IX Regulations on Student Eligibility for Athletic Teams
Imputed Liability: Responsibility for your Business Partner’s Fraud
In the case of Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held that a debtor who is liable for their business partner’s fraud cannot discharge that debt in bankruptcy, regardless of their own culpability. KingSpry’s Business Law Practice Group details what this recent decision means and how it may impact you. What Happened? Kate and David Bartenwerfer (the Bartenwerfers), … [Read more...] about Imputed Liability: Responsibility for your Business Partner’s Fraud
The PUMP Act Provides Accommodations to Millions of Working Moms Including Teachers and Registered Nurses
On December 29, 2022, the Biden Administration signed The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) For Nursing Mothers Act. PUMP makes several important changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law of 2010. Here’s what school employers need to know. In 2010, The Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) was passed. The Break Time for Nursing Mothers … [Read more...] about The PUMP Act Provides Accommodations to Millions of Working Moms Including Teachers and Registered Nurses
Pennsylvania Judge Finds Funding System Unconstitutional: Signals Sea Change for Public Schools
On February 7, 2023, a Pennsylvania judge declared Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional. This decision comes after years of attempts to rework the system. What led to this historic ruling and how it will impact your schools? This decision follows a long bout of legislation in the case William Penn SD et al. v. Pa. Dept. of Education et al., Pa. Commonwealth Court, 2018). William … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Judge Finds Funding System Unconstitutional: Signals Sea Change for Public Schools
