As you know, President Trump and his administration have been working to reach their goal of reducing the number of individuals who are in the country illegally. That work also extends to reducing the number of individuals who are working
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Municipal Stormwater Charge: What Property Owners and Municipalities Need to Know
On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education,[1] holding that the Borough’s stormwater charge is a tax — not a valid fee for
Biometric Privacy Laws: What Your Business Needs to Know About Compliance
Many employers are beginning to introduce technologies that enhance workplace security and employee monitoring. For example, employers may require employees to clock in and out using fingerprints to streamline timekeeping procedures, use facial recognition or retina scans for entry into
DOL Seeks to Resurrect Independent Contractor Rule from Late Trump 1.0
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” revealing its intention to revoke the Biden-era definition of “independent contractor” and reinstate a 2021 rule, with a few modifications.
The Proposed
Lancaster County 2027 Countywide Reassessment Update
Lancaster County is currently going through a countywide reassessment whereby the county is going to reassess every property within its border. The last time Lancaster County performed a countywide reassessment was in 2018. Lancaster County will mail 2027 Assessment Notices
Downs Racing, L.P. v. Luzerne County: No Hotel Tax on Complimentary Rooms
In an unreported opinion on February 3, 2026, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania held that complimentary hotel rooms provided by a casino are not subject to Luzerne County’s hotel room rental tax because the operator receives no “consideration” in exchange
Conducting Criminal Background Checks? What the Phath Decision Means for Employers
Employers often run background checks as a regular part of the hiring process to evaluate candidates. However, in Pennsylvania, employers must consider their legal obligations under the Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”) when using an applicant’s criminal history in
Act 55 Takes Effect: An “Express Lane” for UC Claimants Affected by Domestic Violence
In case you missed it, at the end of 2025, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 274 into law. This new legislation—now Act 55 of 2025—is a significant update to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”). Among other things, Act 55
Let’s keep your holiday parties merry, bright, and stress-free
With 2025 winding down and the holiday season upon us, many organizations are planning to celebrate another year in the books, boost employee morale, and foster workplace camaraderie. While holiday parties may feel like a break from work, it’s important
What Philadelphia employers need to know about the amendments to the city’s Ban the Box ordinance
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards ordinance (also known as the “fair chance” or “Ban the Box” ordinance), which applies to most private employers and agencies in the City of Philadelphia, was recently amended to make it more difficult for