The #MeToo movement has rocked the entertainment industry with multiple claims of sexual harassment dating back decades. It even affects small business owners in Pennsylvania and across the country by making workers feel more comfortable bringing these claims out in...
Under Pres. Barack Obama, the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doubled the penalties job providers paid when on the losing end of wage disputes. The recent economic chaos caused by Covid-19 has caused officials at the U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) to reconsider the...
One of the key features of the Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) is that PPP loans can be forgiven. As such, it is essential for any business that receives a PPP loan to understand the requirements for loan forgiveness so that they can maximize the effectiveness of...
The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses and employers. Chief amongst these are those challenges faced by small businesses, as they are forced to cope with the “new normal” of economic uncertainty, stay-at-home orders, reduced...
As a Pennsylvania small business owner, it may be your responsibility to classify your employees correctly with regard to whether they are actual employees or independent contractors. Classifying your employees appropriately from the outset is critical, because there...
At the end of August, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) handed down a decision, departing dramatically from past precedent, ruling that companies may be held liable for labor violations conducted by their contractors and subject to joint collective bargaining...
On July 6, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new set of requirements for workers who may receive overtime wages. The proposed rule expands the class of overtime eligible employees. The DOL's proposed rules are in direct response to President Obama's...
The controversial Affordable Care has caused debate and litigation since it was signed by the President in 2010. The Affordable Care Act embodies three reforms to overhaul the American healthcare system. First, the Act required guaranteed issue and community rating...
In a current wave of legislation, states and cities across the country are passing laws and ordinances granting workers paid sick leave. Massachusetts, Connecticut, California and Washington have passed state wide laws permitting leave. Cities such as Philadelphia,...
Under the Affordable Care Act, employers who provide health benefits may use financial penalties and incentives to encourage staff to participate in wellness programs which seek to evaluate and encourage workers' healthy behaviors and other lifestyle choices. Programs...
