On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 300, which intends to prohibit discrimination in Pennsylvania based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Attorney Avery E. Smith is monitoring the pending legislation and outlines what you need to know, should HB 300 become law. Controlling Law Enforced … [Read more...] about Approval of House Bill No. 300 Pushes for Greater Protections
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PA House of Representatives Votes in Favor of Modernizing the Delivery of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 760, which aims to contemporize the methods by which qualifying individuals receive workers’ compensation. Upon passage in the state Senate, HB 760 will amend the Workers’ Compensation Act by implementing a direct deposit system. KingSpry’s Attorney Taisha K. Tolliver-Duran outlines what you need to know, should … [Read more...] about PA House of Representatives Votes in Favor of Modernizing the Delivery of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Potential Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 930, which intends to expand workers’ compensation of permanent disfigurement. KingSpry Attorney Taisha Tolliver-Duran is keeping abreast of this pending legislation and shares her analysis of potential impact, should HB 930 become law. Protections for Pennsylvania Workers In Pennsylvania, workers may be … [Read more...] about Potential Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for Pennsylvania Employees
The Passing of House Bill No. 299 Signals Potential Change for Pennsylvania’s Public Employment Sector
On May 2, 2023, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved House Bill No. 299, which aims to extend OSHA safety protections to the public sector. Upon passage in the state Senate, HB 299 will enforce drastic changes for which public employers and public employees should prepare. KingSpry’s Employment Law Attorney Avery E. Smith emphasizes what the Public Sector needs to know, should HB 299 … [Read more...] about The Passing of House Bill No. 299 Signals Potential Change for Pennsylvania’s Public Employment Sector
According to NLRB, Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements May Be Unlawful
In a recent case, the National Labor Relations Board found that confidentiality and nondisparagement provisions in severance agreements may be unlawful due to the infringement of employees’ rights. How might this impact your business? Here’s what you need to know. The Case On February 21, 2023, in the case of McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023), the National Labor Relations Board (the … [Read more...] about According to NLRB, Confidentiality and Nondisparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements May Be Unlawful
New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation
Effective June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will require all covered employers - including school districts - to provide reasonable accommodations for workers and applicants limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a recent law that requires covered employers to … [Read more...] about New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation
