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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...
With the start of a new year, small business owners and startups are encountering changes in the financial landscape that demand their attention. One such change revolves around the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and its updated reporting requirements for...
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...
In today's fast-paced world, technology plays a significant role in various aspects of our lives, including the hiring process. Employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance their recruitment efforts. Only two state Maryland,...
The existence of noncompete agreements has long served to help companies protect themselves from the threat of unfair competition and to keep their valuable trade secrets within the organization. To that end, businesses rely on the law to facilitate their ability to...
In the complex world of employment laws, understanding when and how to pay overtime can be challenging for employers. At the heart of these regulations is the desire to ensure fair compensation for employees who put in extra hours. In Pennsylvania, as in many other...
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid leave each year for specific medical or family-related reasons. Although the FMLA is a federal law, it is important to note that states may also have their own laws and...
There has been a major push across the country to provide legal protections to employees who wear natural and ethnic hairstyles. According to reporting from Bloomberg Law, 18 states and one U.S. territory have adopted Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural...