In a recent case sure to change the nature of municipal liability, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania overturned thirty (30) years of precedent and rulings in redefining the meaning of the word “operation” under the Vehicle Liability Immunity Exception of the Pennsylvania Political Subdivision Tort Claims Act (PTSCA) otherwise known as the Tort Claims Act. This decision will have an impact for … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Clarifies Meaning of “Operation” Regarding Immunity for Operation of Municipal Vehicles
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New Jersey Employment Case May Provide False Sense of Security Dealing with Pennsylvania Employees who Use Medical Marijuana
Garnering national headlines, a case out of New Jersey appears to suggest that employers may be able to fire employees who use medical marijuana because the employee is unable to pass a drug test. However, employers in Pennsylvania should be careful to avoid falling into a trap that would be created by an overly broad reading of the case of Cotto v. Ardagh Glass Packing, No. 18-1037 (D.N.J., Aug. … [Read more...] about New Jersey Employment Case May Provide False Sense of Security Dealing with Pennsylvania Employees who Use Medical Marijuana
Financing the Road to Parenthood
Considering building your family through assisted reproduction? You may be wondering about financing options such as loans, fundraising, crowd-sourcing and applying for grants. Cost of assisted reproduction can range from least invasive and cheaper options such as artificial insemination and a few thousand per round, to more extensive options at the price of just one round of IVF that could very … [Read more...] about Financing the Road to Parenthood
Recent Pennsylvania Case Gives Helpful Hints on How to Avoid Retaliation Claims Under the ADA
The case of Smith v. University of Scranton, provides some helpful hints for employers to avoid successful ADA employment retaliation claims. Smith involved an employee of the University who was hired in 2007 and in 2012 requested workplace accommodations, which were provided. About a year later, the employee applied and was hired for a different position in the University for which she received … [Read more...] about Recent Pennsylvania Case Gives Helpful Hints on How to Avoid Retaliation Claims Under the ADA
Tips for Back to School Prep for Foster and Adoptive Families
Back-to-school sales are in full swing, and parents have their homework cut out for them to gather the paperwork necessary for enrollment in school and activities. Here are some areas where foster parents and adoptive parents may need to take a little extra time and planning before school starts. Enrollment Need Not be Complicated for Children in Foster Care The Fostering Connections Act requires … [Read more...] about Tips for Back to School Prep for Foster and Adoptive Families
What the Law Says About Pregnancy and Infertility Discrimination at Work
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate on the basis of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy and related medical conditions. Even though infertility is gender neutral, the medical care required to treat infertility may not be. Even if a court were to … [Read more...] about What the Law Says About Pregnancy and Infertility Discrimination at Work
