You probably know about data breaches – and the lawsuits that often follow – against some of the world’s largest companies. Yahoo, Facebook, T-Mobile, eBay, The Home Depot, and Capital One have all been victims of data breaches in recent years. This summer, T-Mobile agreed to pay $350 million to settle claims connected to a 2021 cyberattack. A 2020 report by IBM found that the average cost of a … [Read more...] about How To Protect Your Business From Data Breaches
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You Won Your Case. Now How Do You Get Your Money?
Finally, you've won your court case, and a judge or jury has decided that a defendant owes you money. If you think you will leave the courtroom with a big check, think again. If a defendant does not want to pay you, you may need to take additional legal action. Here are the steps to take to get the money you are owed from an award or verdict in Pennsylvania. Has the Debtor Agreed to Make … [Read more...] about You Won Your Case. Now How Do You Get Your Money?
What School Officials Should Know About Revisions to the School Code
In July, Governor Tom Wolfe finalized the state budget and also signed into law nearly 50 changes to the Pennsylvania School Code. These far-reaching revisions are sure to affect all areas of school administration, including special education, school safety, and homeschool programs. Here are some key amendments and what they could mean for your school. 2022-23 School Code Changes Building … [Read more...] about What School Officials Should Know About Revisions to the School Code
Is It Okay to Communicate With Your Employees After Work Hours?
The pandemic changed the way people work. As offices closed, employees set up home offices and learned about this new thing called Zoom. The phrase “work-life” balance took on new meaning as employees now worked where they live and found themselves responding to messages around the clock. Now, it looks like some employers will be facing consequences for communicating with employees after … [Read more...] about Is It Okay to Communicate With Your Employees After Work Hours?
Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
Pregnant employees, especially those in low-paying, physically taxing jobs, are commonly forced to choose between their health or compensation. While current federal law does not support pregnant workers as effectively as it should, new proposed legislation may offer better protection. In 1978, in an effort to mitigate discriminatory practices aimed at pregnant women, Congress enacted the … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
What the Proposed Labor Rule on Independent Contractors Means for Employers
On October 11, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed a Rule that would make it harder for companies to classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While the Rule will most notably impact industries like delivery and transportation that rely on gig workers, it will likely affect most businesses somehow. One recent survey found that more than a third … [Read more...] about What the Proposed Labor Rule on Independent Contractors Means for Employers
