Q. What do companies with employees in Delaware need to know about Delaware’s paid family leave law? ...more
Q. As a New York employer, what do I need to know about the amendments to New York’s Labor Law regarding whistleblowers? ...more
Q: What do employers need to know about the recently released Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance for COVID-19 prevention programs in the workplace?...more
Q: What do I need to know about the proposed federal rule on independent contractor classification?
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10/19/2020
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that a Philadelphia city ordinance that prohibits Philadelphia employers from asking applicants about their current or past pay rates is constitutional....more
2/11/2020
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Q: Are there any new cases involving Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act in the context of employment?
A: Given that state-sanctioned use of medical marijuana is relatively new, there are few cases interpreting...more
11/22/2019
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The growing trend to eliminate inquiries into a job applicant’s salary history continues. In July, New York and New Jersey became the latest states to enact legislation that will restrict employers from obtaining and...more
9/10/2019
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Q: What do New York employers need to know about the recent amendment to the state’s pay equity law?
A: In November 2015, New York became one of the first jurisdictions to pass a pay equity law that was more extensive...more
8/1/2019
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Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
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Wage and Hour
Q. As an employer located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, what do I need to know about accommodations for pregnant employees? ...more
Q: How does the current National Labor Relations Board view employee handbook policies?
A: Under the Trump administration, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) has shifted in a more employer-friendly direction,...more
Q: Does using social media advertisements targeted to younger potential applicants raise age discrimination concerns?
A: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) makes it illegal to discriminate against workers...more