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In 2020, the Department of Labor issued a Final Rule addressing who may share tips under the Fair Labor Standards Act and when an employer may take the tip credit. One issue that has proven difficult, however, is how the Final Rule addresses dual job employees. Dual...
There are many different types of jobs that people have in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The hours, job requirements, pay and other factors vary. However, there is one thing that all jobs have in common and that is that people rely on them to earn an income and support...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons if they work for a covered employer. When an employee requests to take leave under the FMLA, there are certain requirements...
Employers and business owners in Pennsylvania want to pay their workers fairly while still protecting their bottom line. Thus, it pays to have a good understanding of overtime pay laws in Pennsylvania to avoid becoming the subject of a wage and hour dispute. Overtime...
It is not unusual for an employer in Pittsburgh to be hit by a Fair Labor Standards Act claim by a disgruntled employee claiming employee misclassification. Employers may be quick to invoke the good-faith defense. But is doing so always in your best interests? What is...
There are many different companies in Pennsylvania performing various services and producing various products. The companies employ many people and rely on these people to run their business and ensure that the company is profitable. These companies have competitors...
As many probably know, the Marcellus Shale region of Pennsylvania has proven to be rich in natural gas. This resource is of great value since it is used as a source of energy in commercial and residential buildings alike. Not surprisingly, many companies are now...
Contracts are the lifeblood of any business, and their enforceability depends not only on the wording, but also the timing of the terms. A noncompete agreement between an employee and employer is a contract that prohibits the employee from entering into competition...
Jobs are important to most Pennsylvania residents because they require incomes to survive. In the past, many individuals found work with employers and stayed with them until their retirements. Now, however, many workers jump from employer to employer as they seek...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is taken very seriously across the United States. While it is in place to protect employees and is generally viewed from that perspective, employers in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania should be keenly aware of...