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...
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Philadelphia Expands Its Paid Sick Leave Law to Fight COVID-19 Layoffs/Terminations
FMLA 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...
read moreChanges to Employment Law for 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, over two dozen federal and state employment laws went into effect, which will have an impact on issues involving salaries, employment reclassifications, drug testing, accommodations for pregnant and nursing mothers, and family and medical...
read moreAmazon Can Now Be Held Liable for Damaged Third-Party Products
In addition to the products that Amazon sells itself, the online retail giant also allows third-party vendors to sell products through its website. There are times, however, when the products are damaged or defective. Depending on the product and the nature of the...
read moreGoogle Employees Win the Right to Sue
Since last November, Google employees have been pressuring the company to end its mandatory arbitration policy, which requires workers to take any legal dispute they have with the company to arbitration. Because there is no judge or jury, and very little government...
read moreRiot Games Settles in Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
League of Legends developer, Riot Games, will have to pay over $10 million to settle a class action lawsuit that was filed on behalf of approximately 1,000 women who worked for the company over the past five years. According to court documents, the plaintiffs alleged...
read moreUnderstanding Employment Law Helps Businesses Avoid Future Lawsuits
When employers appreciate and respect their employees by offering competitive salaries and benefits packages, opportunities for promotions, and paid time off, their employees are generally more productive and loyal to the company. However, if an employee has been...
read moreNLRB Supports Union Election Rule That Will Limit Unions’ Bargaining Power
According to a Bloomberg Law analysis, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) is supporting a rule change that would make it increasingly difficult for unions to defend themselves against anti-labor campaigns. However, the board based their decision on flawed...
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