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I. Introduction On March 15, 2020, the City of Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act officially went into effect, mandating employers to provide paid sick time to employees who work at least 35 hours within city limits in a calendar year. Allegheny County’s similar mandate,...
In November 2020, voters from across the state of Colorado and from all political parties supported Prop. 118, leading to its passage by a margin of more than 15 percentage points, to create a state-run paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program.[i] By...
I. Introduction: On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule that which will ban most employee non-compete agreements with retroactive effect, except existing non-compete agreements of senior executives (defined as workers earning more than...
Starting July 1, significant changes to overtime pay eligibility for salaried workers go into effect, promising to impact most businesses in the United States significantly. The change represents one of the most substantial expansions in federal OT eligibility rules...
The Department of Labor recently announced a new rule concerning the classification of independent contractors. This rule could have significant implications for small business owners who rely on freelance workers. There are certain key points worth knowing about the...
Most employers are well aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws like the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) require employers to try to accommodate disabled employees. But how do employers determine what accommodation to make? It is...
More employers need a keen awareness of the prevalence of disability among their workforce. A comprehensive understanding of the commonality of disability is not just an ethical imperative. It is also a strategic necessity to sidestep potential disputes and compliance...
A recent exploration by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce parsed the numbers and came to some interesting conclusions. First, it wasn’t really a “great resignation” so much as a “great reshuffling” from some industries to others. Second, some of it continues today, with...
As remote work becomes the norm, businesses must reevaluate their strategies to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance in virtual settings. This blog post delves into the impact of remote work on EEOC compliance, addressing challenges, and...
The Bipartisan Policy Center reported that 20% of expectant mothers have experienced some type of discrimination due to pregnancy. Pennsylvania employers have a responsibility to ensure that they are in compliance with laws protecting these vulnerable employees. These...