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...
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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...
Minimal Liability – Maximum Responsibility: The Reemergence of Joint and Several Liability in Pennsylvania
Imagine that you are stopped at a red light with one vehicle in front of you. Without warning, a third vehicle rear-ends you – propelling you forward into the vehicle in front of you. The driver of the front vehicle then brings a negligence suit against you and the...
What to do when an Employee Discloses a Disability – Engaging in the Interactive Good Faith Process
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...
What employers need to know about how common disability 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...
FinCEN reporting requirements for business ownership: 4 FAQs
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...
HB-837: What You Need to Know
On March 24, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law; however, the weeks prior, nearly 100,000 lawsuits were filed to avoid the bill’s effects. These filings consist of about 77% of the total cases that were filed since January 1, 2023. To put it...
What really happened in the ‘great resignation’ during the pandemic?
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...
Navigating EEOC Compliance in the Virtual Workspace: Challenges and Best Practices for Remote Accommodations
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...
What employers should know to comply with pregnancy protections
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...