Before undergoing an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure, it is vital to have Powers of Attorney drawn up, such as an Asset Management Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney. These documents are used to appoint an Agent to make decisions if you are unable to do so as it relates to medical decisions for you and the child during your procedure, address disposition of stored … [Read more...] about Why are Powers Of Attorney and Healthcare Directives Important When Using Assisted Reproductive Technology?
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What is a Title Worth? Maybe Not That Much
In a recent case out of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Court found that a mere change in a title and some work duties was not an adverse employment action. The former employee in Fiorentini v. William Penn School District, No. 13-3689 (E.D.Pa. 2016), who was battling cancer, was “demoted” from the role of full-time literacy coach to a combination … [Read more...] about What is a Title Worth? Maybe Not That Much
New Rules Impacting Overtime Expected To Be Released By The End of The Month
Around this time last year, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, focusing primarily on raising the salary threshold for “white collar” employees. The DOL proposed to renew the standard salary level at the 40th percent of weekly earnings for full-time salaries workers, an amount that was predicted by the DOL, at the time of the proposed rule, to be $921 weekly, or … [Read more...] about New Rules Impacting Overtime Expected To Be Released By The End of The Month
Honoring All Families This Foster Care Month
This year, the theme for National Foster Care Month is "Honoring, Uniting, and Celebrating Families." In May and June, we honor our parents with special dinners and activities on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. These holidays may represent sorrow instead of joy for individuals who wish to have children but have not been able to. Some who have become parents through adoption may wonder if their … [Read more...] about Honoring All Families This Foster Care Month
May Is National Foster Care Month
This year, the theme for National Foster Care Month is "Honoring, Uniting, and Celebrating Families." As acknowledged in President Obama’s official proclamation, the fact that there is a need for foster homes highlights many societal issues that require attention. There is work to be done to strengthen and support birth families to prevent abuse and neglect, thereby reducing the number of … [Read more...] about May Is National Foster Care Month
Good Policies and Consistent Discipline Regarding Offensive Language At Work Are Best Ways To Avoid Harassment Claims
In an interesting case out of the Western District of Pennsylvania that provides some guidance to employers addressing allegations of sexual harassment, a former employee sued her employer claiming that she had been forced to work in a hostile work environment, constructively discharged, not promoted and was retaliated against due to her gender. The Plaintiff in Bumbarger v. New Enterprise Stone … [Read more...] about Good Policies and Consistent Discipline Regarding Offensive Language At Work Are Best Ways To Avoid Harassment Claims
