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Pennsylvania Employer's Workers Compensation Obligations
While business growth is exciting, it also increases the costs of labor and related expenses. Businesses that have grown to become “employers” face many new ...
Recovering CDL Training Costs
Employers invest significant amounts of time and money in specialized training for prospective and existing employees. When the employee uses their newly acq...
Employee Handbook vs. Procedure Manual
The Employee Handbook and Procedure Manual serve two distinct purposes.The employee handbook is an important opportunity to ensure employees understand the c...
Traffic Offenses and CDL Disqualification
While everyone is aware of the November 2011 amendment to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations restricting the use of hand-held mobile telephones by ...
How Will Changes to Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law Affect School Bus Contractors
As you know, Pennsylvania school bus drivers working for independent contractors are currently eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits during ...
Employer's Perspective on "Self-Certification" for CDL Holders
Much has been written previously and elsewhere in this newsletter regarding the details of the FMCSA ruling that requires states to downgrade a commercial dr...
Background Check Changes in Pennsylvania
Recent changes to the Pennsylvania Public School Code tightened the state’s qualifications for school bus drivers by expanding the list of disqualifying offe...
The ABC's of ADA - American Disability Act (w/ SHRM Guidelines)
Staffing up for the start of a new school year has generated a number of inquiries about the Americans with Disabilities Act and related state laws. Followin...
Effective Performance Reviews: The power of the Pen
Interested in getting the most out of your employees and reducing the risk of employment law issues? Implementing a true employee per-formance review process...
Applicant Disqualification for Criminal Conduct - What is the Law?
Hiring good and reliable employees is a big challenge – good inter-view, good qualifications, clean criminal background check – uh, oh – your best candidate ...
EEOC Reports Retaliation Claims Surpass Race Discrimination Claims in 2010
Good employers do not practice discrimination and know how to avoid unfounded claims. However, many employers are not aware of a growing trend in retaliation...