In a groundbreaking decision involving the Boeing Company reached this past month, the NLRB eased the standard of review regarding the visibility and enforceability of employer issued handbooks. In past decisions, policies governing employment-related conduct including civility and insubordination were struck down if the regulations could be reasonably construed to prohibit NLRA (National Labor … [Read more...] about NLRB Establishes New Standard Governing Enforceability of Workplace Policies
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Superior Court Determines Prenatal Activities May Constitute Child Abuse
The attorneys in KingSpry’s adoption practice help foster parents, prospective adoptive parents, as well as caseworkers working with birth and foster families, to facilitate permanency for children. In a decision issued December 27, the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed a significant legal issue that affects all parties to a child abuse matter. The Court’s decision, In the Interest of L.B. … [Read more...] about Superior Court Determines Prenatal Activities May Constitute Child Abuse
A Gestational Carrier Gives The Ultimate Gift
As we prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we look forward to bringing joy to others and celebrating with family. There is no better time to celebrate the ultimate gift of family formation given by a surrogate mother. Most often than not, we see the use of a gestational surrogacy as an option for family formation. A Gestational Carrier, also known as Gestational Surrogate, is a … [Read more...] about A Gestational Carrier Gives The Ultimate Gift
U.S. Department of Education Issues New Q&A on What Constitutes FAPE
On December 7, 2017 the U.S. Department of Education issued a document titled “Questions and Answers (Q&A) on U.S. Supreme Court Case Decision Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Re-1.” The document originated from the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which invites public comments. The Q&A attempts to explain to parents and stakeholders the issues … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Education Issues New Q&A on What Constitutes FAPE
NO SHAME: General Assembly Does Away With School Shaming at Lunchtime
On November 6, 2017, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Act 55, a wide-ranging amendment to the Pennsylvania School Code. One section impacted by Act 55 is School Code Section 1337, which governs the administration of the Nonprofit School Food Program. This program includes the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As a way of reducing the stigma that can sometimes … [Read more...] about NO SHAME: General Assembly Does Away With School Shaming at Lunchtime
DOL Proposes Regulations That May Give More Freedom for Businesses with Tipped Employees
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) today announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that gives employers, such as casinos, restaurants, and pubs, more discretion in rewarding the hard work of their “behind the scenes” employees who do not normally receive tips. Giving employers freedom to connect merit and pay for more employees may have the effect of helping to drive business growth and … [Read more...] about DOL Proposes Regulations That May Give More Freedom for Businesses with Tipped Employees
