Every business should have a contract, often called Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, that is specific to their company, and includes detailed information about the parties involved, the goods or services that are being exchanged, and the details of the agreement....
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Terminating a wedding contract in Pennsylvania due to COVID-19 & Coronavirus
Many couples and venues are having to postpone or even cancel wedding plans because of the effects of the novel Coronavirus on travel, events, and socialization. The starting point for determining your rights would be to look to the contract’s language, which may...
read moreApplying Pennsylvania Law to Contracts without Force Majeure clauses during COVID-19
There are many questions being raised about whether parties are required to perform under contracts during the COVID-19 health crisis. In some cases, government shutdowns have made performance impossible, and in other cases, health concerns have made performance...
read moreApplying Pennsylvania Law to Contracts with Force Majeure clauses during COVID-19
The COVID-19 health crisis has led to government mandated shutdowns of non-essential businesses in Pennsylvania for an extended period of time. Further, due to ongoing health concerns, many questions remain about whether parties will be interested in performing under...
read moreCoronavirus Outbreak Causes Major Employment Issues in the U.S.
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, companies have closed, workers are required to stay home, and travel has been restricted. In addition to the obvious health concerns, COVID-19 is having a major impact on the U.S. economy. As the outbreak continues to...
read moreEmployers Cannot Use Salary History to Justify Lower Pay for Women
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard a case from Fresno County, California regarding lower pay for women during an en banc session. The Court concluded in February 2020 that lower pay for women cannot be justified based on their previous pay. How May Employers...
read morePhiladelphia Expands Its Paid Sick Leave Law to Fight COVID-19 Layoffs/Terminations
Philadelphia’s paid sick leave law, which was enacted five years ago, requires employers with at least 10 employees to provide one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year (or five days). On March 16, 2020, Philadelphia decided to...
read moreFMLA and COVID-19
With all the uncertainties stemming from COVID-19, it is essential for employers to understand their rights and the rights of their employees under federal laws such as the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Making informed decisions now can help to mitigate possible...
read morePennsylvania Supreme Court Considers Validity of Noncompete Agreements
Are restrictive covenants enforceable regardless of when they are signed? The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has heard argument on this question in Rullex Co. v. Tel-Stream. Existing case law does not clarify whether restrictive covenants are enforceable if they are...
read moreSpeaking Out on Climate Change Could Get Amazon Employees Fired
Amazon employees are speaking out against the online retail giant, criticizing the company for its business practices, including the company’s expansion of its business with major oil and gas companies and the impact it has on the environment. After at least two...
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