Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog
Posts focus on practical information for those dealing with labor and employment and human resource issues.
Author: The blog is published by Russell, Krafft & Gruber in Lancaster, Pa.
Blawg Related Categories: Labor & Employment • States • Pennsylvania • Law Firm
Recent Posts from Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog
-
Harrisburg City Council Proposes "Life Partnership Registry"
Typically a full time employee is afforded the benefit of health insurance by an employer. A full time employee is usually able to cover a spouse and children at an additional cost. However more…
-
Making the Most of a Layoff
I was recently contacted by a reporter and asked to describe steps employees who are laid off from employment may take to maximize what they take away. As I prepared my response it occurred to…
-
Non-Competes: Pigs Get Fed, But Hogs Get Slaughtered
So you've got your program all lined up - every new employee, regardless of job duties - signs a ten-year covenant not to compete with an unlimited geographical scope. No exceptions. Everyone knows the rules, so you…
-
IRS Standard Mileage Rate Change
These days, everyone is reacting to rising gas prices, including the Internal Revenue Service. Through Announcement 2008-63, the IRS is raising the optional standard mileage rate for operating a vehicle for business purposes from 50.5 cents…
-
Legal Requirements for Breaks, Meal Periods and Overtime
We have tackled a number of complex employment topics in our blog. Recently, feedback and questions have led us to "go back to the basics" and visit the topic of General Wage and Hour. The…
-
Employee Vacation Time Could Cost Employers
In a weakening economy, employers should pay attention to their vacation policy. If you need to cut costs with lay offs, you could end up losing your shirt on pay outs for vacation pay. Employers need…
-
Better to have Blogged and Lost (A Blogger), than Never to Have Blogged At All
The Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog has experienced some change recently. Those who read our blog regularly know most of our content has been generated by Michael Moore. Mike has left Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP…
-
Payroll Taxes for a Single Member LLC
So you finally did the right thing. You converted your sole proprietorship to a single member Limited Liability Company so that you and your personal assets are protected from the liabilities of the business. Now you…
-
Expanding the PA Human Relations Act
A lawsuit filed by the Greek Island of Lesbos wants to restrict the use of the word Lesbian. The island claims that Lesbians are the citizens of Lesbos and has no connection to the sexual…
-
Interaction Between FMLA & ADA - Don't Get Tripped Up
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) turns 15 this year and workers’ rights advocates, the Bush Administration and the Labor Department are weighing in on proposed changes to the law. According to an April 24 article…