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.
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Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
October 17th, 2022
What the Proposed Labor Rule on Independent Contractors Means for Employers
October 14th, 2022While the Rule will most notably impact industries like delivery and transportation that rely on gig workers, it will likely affect most businesses somehow.
Cannabis Laws and What They Mean For Pennsylvania Employers
October 3rd, 2022Medical marijuana is allowed in Pennsylvania, and recreational use of cannabis is legal in nearby New Jersey. What does that mean for Pennsylvania employers?
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Sparks Nationwide Employment Concerns
June 30th, 2022Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, changes in state laws will impact health care plans and other employment policies across the country.
Proposed Tipping Regulation is Approved, Will Also Redefine Who is A Tipped Employee
April 27th, 2022On March 21, 2022, Pennsylvania’s Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) approved Governor Wolf’s regulation. The IRRC justified its approval, finding the new threshold necessary to reflect inflation over the past four decades. The $30 tip threshold went into effect in 1977.
OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standards for Mandatory Employee COVID Vaccinations
November 4th, 2021A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas recently upheld an employer’s requirement that its employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be terminated from employment.
Federal Judge Rules That Employer Can Require Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations
June 22nd, 2021A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas recently upheld an employer’s requirement that its employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be terminated from employment.
HR Law Update: Developing Case Law Regarding Employees’ Rights During COVID-19
August 26th, 2020On August 3, 2020, a notable decision was entered in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. While this decision doesn’t necessarily apply to Pennsylvania employers, it is noteworthy because it does give us some idea of how the implementation of FFCRA will unfold.
HR Law Update: Three FAQ’s for Managing Temperature Screenings in the COVID-19 Era
May 8th, 2020As employers plan to reenter the workplace, the value of protective options must be weighed against the cost of disruption. One protective option is temperature screening.
HR Law Update: How To Recall Employees In a Time of Unemployment Premium Pay
April 22nd, 2020Without good cause, employees cannot receive unemployment compensation for any week that they refused an offer of work, provided that the employer notifies the Pennsylvania Department of Labor within seven days of the refusal. Here are three tips for effective and legally defensible recall protocols…