The Pittsburgh City Council and Allegheny County Council recently passed new bills referred to as “CROWN” Acts, prohibiting discrimination based on hairstyle as to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. CROWN stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural
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Additions To Philadelphia’s Promoting Healthy Families And Workplaces Law: What Employers Need To Know
Philadelphia Mayor Kenney recently signed an amendment to the city’s mandatory paid sick leave law – “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces” (PHFWO). This September 17 amendment provides a significant increase in benefits to a larger group of covered workers when
Pennsylvania Federal Judge Rules Governor’s Shutdown Orders Unconstitutional
A federal court judge in Pennsylvania just ruled that the governor’s COVID-19 orders shutting down businesses and restricting gatherings are unconstitutional and therefore unenforceable. By striking them down, the judge set up a conflict between the court system and the
Pennsylvania Ruling Shows Limits To Worker Free Speech Rights
Conflict over a variety of complex issues now seems to consume the nation’s daily attention, and it is certainly not unusual for debates over these kinds of issues to spill over into the workplace. But what is perhaps different now
Pennsylvania Employers Reminded By State Supreme Court About Importance Of Timing On Restrictive Covenant Signatures
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently reiterated prior Pennsylvania holdings that a restrictive covenant executed even after the first day of employment could still be enforceable without additional consideration, but clarified that this is only so if the essential terms of
13 More Pennsylvania Counties Will Move to Yellow Phase of Reopening
Governor Wolf announced on Friday that 13 additional Pennsylvania counties will move to the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s staggered reopening plan, continuing a slow and steady strategy to permit businesses to get back to work. The counties include Allegheny, Armstrong,
Philadelphia Council Proposes Sweeping Public Health Emergency Leave Law In Wake Of COVID-19
Late last week, three Philadelphia city councilmembers introduced a bill seeking to permanently amend the city’s mandatory paid sick leave law, “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces.” As proposed, the bill would provide a significant increase in benefits to a much
ICYMI – Court Revives Philadelphia’s Salary History Ban
A federal appeals court just resurrected the salary history ban that will now prevent Philadelphia employers from asking job applicants about how much they are paid or setting new salaries based on pay history. Thanks to February 6th 3rd Circuit
Court Rules That Company’s Facebook Snooping Does Not Prevent Trade Secrets Injunction
Court Rules That Company’s Facebook Snooping Does Not Prevent Trade Secrets Injunction
Can a former employer’s alleged misconduct defeat a request for injunctive relief against former employees when those departing workers take confidential information and clients to another employer? A
Philadelphia Will Have A “Fair Workweek”: What Covered Employers Need To Know Right Now
Philadelphia Will Have A “Fair Workweek”: What Covered Employers Need To Know Right Now
On December 6, 2018, Philadelphia City Council approved the Fair Workweek Ordinance by a vote of 14-3. Following its passage by City Council, Mayor Kenney reiterated