As an employer in the construction industry, adhering to wage and hour laws is crucial to avoid legal troubles and ensure fair treatment of your employees. These laws, governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), outline how you should pay wages, handle overtime,...
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Avoiding FLSA pitfalls: Navigating off-the-clock claims
It is important for business owners to understand and comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law regulates compensation for employees, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and other employment standards. A common issue that arises involves...
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Paid Sick Leave Mandates: What Employers Need to Know
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,...
Understanding reasonable accommodation and undue hardship
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. This requirement aims to ensure that all employees have equal opportunities to perform their jobs and participate in employment-related...
Colorado’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Act Promotes Worker’s Health and Family over the weekly Paycheck
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...
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Exception: No Statute of Limitations on Governmental Agency Claims
Understanding Pennsylvania's Exception: No Statute of Limitations on Governmental Agency Claims In legal matters, the statute of limitations serves as a crucial time limit within which legal proceedings must be initiated. Once this timeframe elapses, individuals lose...
FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements
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...
US Labor Department expands OT eligibility for salaried workers
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...
New rule from DOL on independent contractors: What does it mean for employers?
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...
Understanding the Impact of Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds Regular Use Exclusion
Introduction On January 29, 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in the Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange matter. This case involved the important question of whether Regular Use Exclusion contained in motor vehicle policies of...

