On January 5, 2023, the FTC proposed a rule banning, with limited exceptions, the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Six weeks later, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a decision further...more
Chartwell Law's Jason Hanford, Esq., Robert J. Baker, Esq. and Jaclyn A. Vottero, Esq. present this informative webinar addressing settlement and mediation strategy. During this presentation, our panelists cover various...more
Join us for our informative webinar series on various fundamental aspects of Pennsylvania workers’ compensation. These webinars address the specific and practical components involved in handling the defense of Pennsylvania...more
A recent Commonwealth Court decision addressed an employee’s entitlement to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation wage loss benefits after his employment was terminated for noncompliance with the employer’s post-injury...more
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has recently issued updated guidance regarding COVID-19, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act and other EEO laws....more
In an important decision for both medical marijuana users and employers, the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled in a case of first impression that the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) allows employees, who believe they...more
Chartwell Law's Robert J. Baker, John T. Huskin, Jr., and Steven R. Tregea present this informative webinar addressing the current hot topics in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia workers' compensation and cover:
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Chartwell Law's Jason Hanford, Esq., Robert J. Baker, and Christopher D. Pavuk, Esq. present this informative webinar addressing the course and scope of Pennsylvania employment. During this presentation, our panelists cover...more
As we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic the psychological effects upon employees, especially those that fall within the ‘essential’ category, are coming to light. Mental and psychological conditions such as...more
As we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic, the psychological effects upon employees, including but not limited to essential workers, are coming to light. While many employers have instituted safeguards to limit possible...more
On October 29, 2020, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania set a new precedent by holding that Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) did not safeguard a medical student from her college’s zero-tolerance drug policy. The...more
As the country continues to return to some sense of normalcy on a state-by-state basis as a result of COVID-19, employees and employers will soon find that the work environment they are accustomed to has dramatically changed,...more
10/16/2020
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Civil Rights Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Infectious Diseases ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Whether you operate an essential store, luxury brand retailer, flash or pop-up store, big-box store, supermarket, or a large retail chain, the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftereffects have forever changed how you should manage...more
10/12/2020
/ Business Operations ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Delivery Drivers ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Insurance Claims ,
Retail Workers ,
Retailers ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Webinars ,
Workplace Safety
In the second installment of the video series, Chartwell Law attorneys Robert Baker, Thomas Gallagher and Jonathan Spadea discuss the various beneficial tax implications of the CARES Act....more
In the first of a series of videos, Chartwell Law attorneys Robert Baker, Thomas Gallagher and Jonathan Spadea discuss an overview of tips and issues helpful to employers in navigating the post-COVID-19 work environment such...more
As the nation continues to work through issues related to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, including the impact upon all aspects of employment, there has been a rise in workers’ compensation claims. However, new efforts are...more
The World Health Organization’s (“WHO”) formal declaration that the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is now a pandemic, with 1,844,863 confirmed cases, 117,021 confirmed deaths, and 213 affected Countries as of April...more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every facet of life and business. Below is a list of the top 10 tips and questions created to assist employers navigate these uncertain times....more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is testing the flexibility and function of employers globally. A primary impact is the manner in which employers address the ability to continue operations, while at the same time,...more
Pennsylvania employers may encounter a variety of employment related issues when managing workers’ compensation claims. One such issue is the interaction between the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the...more
Pennsylvania employers may encounter a variety of employment related issues when managing workers’ compensation claims. One such issue is the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). In situations where an employee is...more
On Sunday, April 17, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (commonly referred to as “Senate Bill 3” and referenced herein as “the Act”), into law, thereby making Pennsylvania the 24th state to...more
3/21/2019
/ Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Conflicts of Laws ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Governor Wolf ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Insurance Industry ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Patient Rights ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workers' Compensation Claim ,
Workplace Safety