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
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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
Pennsylvania enacts the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair styles and religious head coverings
Pennsylvania will soon implement the CROWN Act, a law that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles, textures, and types, as well as religious head-coverings. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on November 19, 2025, the Act amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
Decision Deepens Circuit Split Regarding NLRB’s Expanded Remedies
Under the Biden Administration, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) was aggressive in expanding remedies available to those allegedly impacted by unfair labor practice charges. On October 31, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that certain damages ordered
Political Speech Collides with Company Policy: The 8th Circuit Sides with Home Depot in Prohibiting BLM Insignia
The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated and remanded a 2024 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that found Home Depot violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by prohibiting an employee from wearing a “Black Lives
Did you know?
McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders.
Did you know that the IRS has published cost of living adjustments for retirement plans for the year 2026?
- The limit on elective
Social Media Conduct: Employer Guidelines for Workplace Postings
Online interactions often have a more adversarial and less courteous tone than traditional, in-person discussions. In certain instances, an employee’s conduct on social media may escalate beyond mere disagreement and enter the realm of aggressive or hostile behavior.
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NLRB Structure Unconstitutional?
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the statutory removal protections for members and administrative law judges of the National Labor Relations Board are likely unconstitutional under separation of powers principles. The Court determined that these protections deprive
The Importance of Employer Confidentiality and Data Protection Policies
Nearly all employers maintain confidential or protected personal information, and many also maintain trade secrets and other confidential business information. Most of these employers also should – and typically do – enact policies to protect and limit access to such