In a December 28, 2016 opinion, the Superior Court determined that civil unions can be dissolved, despite the fact that Pennsylvania law does not specifically recognize civil unions. On July 12, 2002, two adult Pennsylvania residents entered into a civil union in Vermont, the first state to offer civil unions. In December 2002, the parties began living separate and apart. At that time, … [Read more...] about Civil Unions Dissolvable in Pennsylvania
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PA Superior Court Allows Couple to Annul Adoption to Pursue Marriage
In a December 21, 2016 opinion, the Superior Court determined that the Orphan’s Courts have authority to grant an uncontested petition to annul an adult adoption. The request was made to enable the parties to marry. In July, 2012, N.M.E. adopted R.A.B., Jr. The parties were a same-sex couple that had been together for more than 40 years. They pursued the adult adoption in 2012 to establish a … [Read more...] about PA Superior Court Allows Couple to Annul Adoption to Pursue Marriage
Harvard Seeking to Eliminate Single-Sex Fraternities and Sororities?
In a move alternately praised and vilified, Harvard University has adopted a policy, effective beginning with the Fall 2017 semester, providing that any student who becomes a member of any off-campus single-sex social organization is prohibited from holding a leadership position in an officially recognized on-campus organization or athletic team. Members of these off-campus groups will also be … [Read more...] about Harvard Seeking to Eliminate Single-Sex Fraternities and Sororities?
EEOC Issues Guidance On National Origin Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is responsible for enforcing Federal Laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetic information. This past month, the EEOC updated its guidance on national origin discrimination. In this publication, the EEOC emphasized the … [Read more...] about EEOC Issues Guidance On National Origin Discrimination
Making A List and Checking it Twice: DOL’s Common Holiday Season Labor Violations
As many retailers are doing what they can to maximize revenues during the holiday season, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the following list of common holiday season labor violations: Failing to pay workers for prepping or closing out a register. Requiring personnel to work through breaks without pay. Not paying overtime when employees work 40+hours in a workweek. The rise of these … [Read more...] about Making A List and Checking it Twice: DOL’s Common Holiday Season Labor Violations
Guidelines Issued for Staff Management of Diabetes Medication for Students
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released a comprehensive 134-page guide to assist school personnel in complying with Act 86 of 2016, which was enacted this past summer. Act 86 permits the voluntary designation of non-nursing school employees to monitor blood glucose levels and administer diabetes medications according to the diabetic student’s service plan or IEP. Diabetes affects more … [Read more...] about Guidelines Issued for Staff Management of Diabetes Medication for Students
