717-299-1100Don’t Get Tripped Up By The Pennsylvania Wage Payment And Collection Act!
As a business owner, one of your biggest expenses is payroll, so you are careful to make sure it is accurate. You know this area is highly regulated, from Read More …
When Domestic Violence Affects Your Employees: An Employer’s Guide to the Pennsylvania Protection from Abuse Act
By Jill M. Laskowitz, Esquire You probably need no reminder that your employees are human beings with lives, families, and relationships outside of work. As an employer, you may Read More …
Employment Law Update
Department Of Labor Issues Revisions To FFCRA Regulations by S. Whitney Rahman In August 2020, a court in New York held that certain portions of the temporary regulations to Read More …
Zoning, Legal, and Title Considerations When Acquiring a Farm
The time has come. You are ready and in position to purchase and operate your own farm. Or, perhaps, a family farm for many generations is now being passed Read More …
When to Hire a Real Estate Attorney
There is no legal requirement to be represented by an attorney when buying or selling real estate. However, having an attorney review documents and/or conduct settlement can be a Read More …
How to File for Divorce in PA – Part 1
This article is the first in a series that will give a basic overview of Pennsylvania’s divorce process. If you are considering a divorce, it is important for you Read More …
Supreme Court Holds That Federal Law Protects Employees From Discrimination On The Basis Of Sexual Orientation Or Transgender Status
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court decided Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, No. 17-1618 (June 15, 2020), holding that employers who fire an employee because of Read More …
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies Standard For Independent Contractors Under Unemployment Compensation Law
Contributory employers must pay unemployment taxes for all employees, but no tax is paid for independent contractors who provide services to businesses. Under the law, workers are presumed to Read More …
Employers Should Update To New Form I-9
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued a new Form I-9, which must be used for all new hires at all employers beginning on May 1, Read More …
Department Of Labor Clarifies Joint Employer Status Under Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 16, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final regulations addressing joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The regulations will become effective Read More …