On April 19, 2023, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision, which enforced the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act’s Exclusivity provision. In its opinion, the court addressed employers’ immunity in personal injury civil litigation matters. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, details the Court’s opinion in Franczyk v. The Home Depot, Inc. Case … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds Doctrine of Exclusivity in Workers’ Compensation Cases
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PA House of Representatives Supports Increase in Minimum Wage for Pennsylvanians
On June 20, 2023, House Bill No. 1500 passed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. HB 1500 aims to amend Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Act to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania to $15.00 per hour by 2026. How will this affect your business? Proposal Representatives Jason Dawkins and Patty Kim introduced HB 1500 earlier this year, which would increase Pennsylvania’s Minimum … [Read more...] about PA House of Representatives Supports Increase in Minimum Wage for Pennsylvanians
Approval of House Bill No. 300 Pushes for Greater Protections
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
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
