McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is a full-service law firm representing corporations, associations, institutions, small businesses and individuals, and is a long-standing member of ALFA International. With offices in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Scranton, State College, Frederick, MD, Columbus, Ohio, and Washington, DC, McNees continues its tradition of valued service, its philosophy of “Clients First,” and its leading edge spirit. Closely monitoring market conditions and offering progressive client assistance, the firm’s experienced legal counsel provides service in a number of areas to best serve companies of all sizes.

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DOL ISSUES CYBERSECURITY GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

By Renee Lieux

April 21, 2021

On Thursday April 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced guidance for plan sponsors, plan fiduciaries, record keepers and plan participants on best practices for maintaining cybersecurity. This is the first time the Department has issued guidance on cybersecurity for employee benefit plans. The guidance includes tips for plan sponsors and fiduciaries in selecting and hiring service providers, including: Compare the service provider’s information security standards, practices and policies, and audit results to the…

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DOL ISSUES GUIDANCE ON AND MODEL NOTICES FOR ARPA’S COBRA SUBSIDY

By Renee Lieux

April 13, 2021

The Department of Labor recently issued FAQs addressing basic questions regarding the American Rescue Plan Act’s requirement that employers and health plans subsidize COBRA between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 for assistance eligible individuals. In addition, the Department issued model notices which are required to be provided to certain former employees. The General Notice and Election Notice are to be used by employers who are subject to federal COBRA. The Alternative Notice is…

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Billions of Dollars Will Soon Start Flowing to State and Local Governments under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Here’s What to Expect.

By Tim Horstmann

April 13, 2021

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On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which provides for almost two trillion dollars of new federal spending to combat the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Of particular interest for Pennsylvania is the approximate $350 Billion of new funding appropriated to tribal governments, states, territories, and local governments, $14 Billion of which is estimated to be received by Pennsylvania and its municipalities. With…

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PennDOT’s Capital Beltway Project Is Moving Forward

By Kandice Hull

April 13, 2021

As mentioned before on this blog, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”) has a plan in place to improve Harrisburg’s Beltway. The I-83 Master Plan is the agency’s effort to address worsening road conditions, high traffic volumes, and safety along the I-83 corridor through Harrisburg. More details about the plan can be found here: I83 Capital Beltway- Home (i-83beltway.com). The project, like many other initiatives, has been delayed by the pandemic, but PennDOT…

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Nanny Cams & Workplace Privacy: PA Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Domestic Employees’ Expectation of Privacy

By Adam Santucci

April 7, 2021

By Adam Santucci & Conner Porterfield. Conner is a third-year law student at Rutgers University School of Law with an expected graduation date of May 2021. In the recent decision of Commonwealth v. Mason, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a nanny did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy while working inside the home of her employer. Thus, the employer’s decision to video and audio record her in their home was not a…

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Supreme Court: Yinz Can Keep Your Sign

By James Strong

April 5, 2021

Since the 1920s, a large sign has overlooked downtown Pittsburgh from nearby Mount Washington. Mount Washington is well known for its funiculars, the Monongahela Incline and the Duquesne Incline. Recently, it has also been known for the controversial sign which has been at the center of an ongoing dispute between the City of Pittsburgh and Lamar, the owner of the sign. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in Lamar Advantage GP Company, LLC v. City of Pittsburgh…

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PA Supreme Court to Consider Concept of “Credibility” in Fracking Case

By Claudia Shank

March 22, 2021

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Every trial lawyer knows that credibility determinations are typically left to the finder of fact. Whether it’s a jury, a judge, or a zoning hearing board, the finder of fact has the opportunity to personally observe the witnesses who present evidence in a matter. As a result- so the theory goes- reviewing courts should defer to those first-person observers rather than trying to substitute their judgment after merely reading the transcript. But what are the…

Pennsylvania Labor & Employment Blog

The American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidies and Other Employee Benefit Changes

By Renee Lieux

March 18, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. As well as providing extended unemployment, the Act provides for subsidized COBRA, an increase in the amount of dependent care assistance permitted, continued and expanded credit for paid sick and family leave, and assistance for certain single and multiemployer pension plans. Dependent Care Assistance Plan The Act increases the amount an employee can exclude from the employee’s income…

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With Great Funding Comes Great Responsibility: Assisting Municipalities with American Rescue Plan Compliance

By Tim Horstmann

March 18, 2021

Pennsylvania counties and municipalities could see a windfall from the nearly $14 billion in aid that will be delivered to the commonwealth through the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act. While it will be welcome financial relief, counties and local governments should be aware of the rules and regulations regarding how those funds should be spent.…

McNees Land Use Blog

With Great Funding Comes Great Responsibility: Assisting Municipalities with American Rescue Plan Compliance

By Esch McCombie

March 17, 2021

Pennsylvania counties and municipalities could see a windfall from the nearly $14 billion in aid that will be delivered to the Commonwealth through the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act (“Rescue Act”). While it will be welcome financial relief, counties and local governments should be aware of the rules and regulations regarding how those funds should be spent. In fact, the Rescue Act rules and requirements will present similar challenges to the CARES Act requirements…

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DOL ISSUES CYBERSECURITY GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

DOL ISSUES GUIDANCE ON AND MODEL NOTICES FOR ARPA’S COBRA SUBSIDY

Billions of Dollars Will Soon Start Flowing to State and Local Governments under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Here’s What to Expect.

PennDOT’s Capital Beltway Project Is Moving Forward

Nanny Cams & Workplace Privacy: PA Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Domestic Employees’ Expectation of Privacy

Supreme Court: Yinz Can Keep Your Sign

PA Supreme Court to Consider Concept of “Credibility” in Fracking Case

The American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidies and Other Employee Benefit Changes

With Great Funding Comes Great Responsibility: Assisting Municipalities with American Rescue Plan Compliance

With Great Funding Comes Great Responsibility: Assisting Municipalities with American Rescue Plan Compliance

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