Employment

On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision expanding protections for gay and transgender individuals in a group of three cases under the umbrella of Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, Docket No. 17-1618. The 6-3 majority held that an...

The Pa. Supreme Court on June 16, 2020 invalidated an employer's written non-compete agreement because it was signed after the start of employment. Rullex Co. v. Tel-Stream, Inc., No. 27 EAP 2019 (Pa. 2020). All contracts, to be binding, must be supported by what...

OSHA has generally taken a backseat on COVID-19, leaving it to the CDC and state governments to give directions to employers. However, recent OSHA COVID-19 guidance puts employers in a precarious position. OSHA now asks employers, in the event an employee tests...

The CDC recently issued coronavirus guidance for office building workplaces. In short summary, it continues and updates CDC employer guidance, calling for wearing masks in all areas, maintaining social distancing, good air ventilation and filtration with increased...

The Pennsylvania Governor added new information on Friday (May 8, 2020) to the phased resumption or continuation of business and organization activities. This includes mandated steps that employers must follow as they re-open or continue their operations. Employers...

On April 15, 2020, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Rachel Levine, M.D., issued an order mandating certain workplace health and safety measures for life-sustaining businesses and organizations currently operating, except healthcare providers....

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act" or the "Act") was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The Act provides relief for businesses and non-profits financially affected by COVID-19, including incentives for employers to...

Here are some important updates on handling the paid sick pay due under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act ("FFCRA") that was passed into law on March 18, 2020. The U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") has issued some guidance on the following items. DOL has not...

Here are a few updates from the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") on the federal Families First Coronavirus Relief Act passed last week: This law goes into effect April 1, 2020 [Note: Contrary indications were given in a joint I.R.S., Treasury Dept., and DOL news...

I predict that the stay at home orders issued by numerous state Governors, including Ohio, Pennsylvania (limited to seven counties including Allegheny), and West Virginia, in combination with last Wednesday's federal Families First Coronavirus Relief Act, will trigger...