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
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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
Deadline for Compliance With Important Provisions Ensuring School Stability for Children in Foster Care is December 10, 2016: Are You Ready?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires school districts and child welfare agencies to collaborate for the benefit of children placed in foster care. The requirements of the ESSA, which are directed toward school districts, are substantially similar to the obligations of child welfare agencies under the Fostering Connections Act. Children in care are no longer automatically considered … [Read more...] about Deadline for Compliance With Important Provisions Ensuring School Stability for Children in Foster Care is December 10, 2016: Are You Ready?
Does a Plaintiff Need to be Pregnant to State a Claim Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ? The Answer is No.
In an interesting case from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, that Court has held that a plaintiff asserting a claim under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”) does not need to be physically pregnant at the time of the alleged adverse employment action in order to bring suit. The Court described the claims in the case of Snider v. Wolfington Body Company, Inc. as an allegation that the … [Read more...] about Does a Plaintiff Need to be Pregnant to State a Claim Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ? The Answer is No.
This Just In: Injunction on New Overtime Rule Appealed
As you may have already heard from multiple sources, on November 22, 2016, a United States District Court Judge granted an Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction, enjoining the Department of Labor from implementing and enforcing the Overtime Final Rule on December 1, 2016. The Department of Labor, at the time of the decision, stated that it strongly disagreed and was pursuing its options for … [Read more...] about This Just In: Injunction on New Overtime Rule Appealed
Adoption Tax Credits May Be Available for Adoptive Parents
As part of year-end financial planning, adoptive parents should consider whether they are eligible for the adoption tax credit. Adoptive parents can claim a tax credit for “qualified expenses” that are incurred in the course of an adoption. For 2016, the maximum credit remains at $13,460. The credit is inflation-indexed, and is expected to increase to $13,570.00 for 2017. How adoption tax … [Read more...] about Adoption Tax Credits May Be Available for Adoptive Parents
