With the election of President Trump, we have begun to see the removal of undocumented aliens from the country. Many of our clients are seeing removal operations occurring in major cities being reported daily in the news. We have received
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Navigating 2025: Key updates in municipal labor and employment law – Webinar
On February 18, 2025, McNees attorneys Adam Santucci, Austin Wolfe, and Ryan Gonder and Dauphin County’s Deputy Director of Human Resources, Rob Morgan, will host a roundtable discussion focusing on recent and anticipated changes in municipal labor and employment law.
Voluntary Buyouts: The Pros and Cons
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced that it offered voluntary buyouts to over two million federal employees. Employees who voluntarily resign their position will receive payments equal to approximately eight months of their salary. Obviously, the goal is to reduce the
The Pendulum Has Swung – Changes for Federal Contractors Under the Trump Administration
Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees. The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued during the Johnson Administration. That executive order related specifically
The Cumberland Principles – Guiding Future Development and Preservation in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, one of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania, adopted a new Comprehensive Plan on December 19, 2024 (“Plan”).
The Plan is organized around eight principles, identified as the “Cumberland Principles”:
Don’t End Up on The Naughty List This Year: Reminders for Employers As We Enter Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season’s greetings provide us with time to gather and reflect on the accomplishments and triumphs of ourselves and our peers. With a season so festive and spirits so bright, let’s not
NLRB Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision finding that an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) by requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization. The decision, Amazon.com Services LLC,
Federal Court Blocks Rule Raising Minimum Salary Requirements for FLSA’s White-Collar Exemptions
On Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal district court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule issued in April 2024 that increased the minimum salary requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white-collar overtime exemptions. Judge
83(b) Elections Made Easy: Understanding the New IRS Form 15620
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released a new form, 15620, which will significantly impact the way taxpayers report certain transactions in relation to Section 83(b) elections.
What is an 83(b) Election?
An 83(b) election is a valuable tax
Let’s Talk Turkey: Prohibitions on Marijuana Next on the Menu for a City or State Near You?
In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter? Maybe some more restrictions on marijuana testing