What are the collective bargaining obligations of an employer that purchases an ongoing business whose employees are currently represented by a labor organization? Under well-established NLRB case law, assuming that the new employer continues to operate a similar business and
McNees Summer Associate Wyatt Beddow contributed to this blog post.
On May 28th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued several new Opinion Letters, addressing questions about regular rate calculations, overtime exemptions, and determining hours worked. If
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
