The COVID-19 coronavirus has already had a tremendous impact on the American economy. Unfortunately, many businesses have been forced to either reduce employee hours or furlough, lay off or terminate employees due to...more
4/7/2020
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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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Employer Liability Issues ,
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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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Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
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State and Local Government ,
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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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Equal Pay ,
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Gender Equity ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
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Salary/Wage History ,
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State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
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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Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Gender Equity ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Labor Regulations ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
Q. As an employer located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, what do I need to know about accommodations for pregnant employees? ...more
Q: I heard there are some recent changes to New Jersey’s laws regarding employee leave benefits. Will they affect my company’s employment policies?
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