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Oxygen Tanks on Vehicles Transporting Students
Occasionally, school transportation contractors may encounter a situation where either a student or driver requires supplemental oxygen therapy, requiring th...
Buying a Business in Pennsylvania? Don’t Overlook Bulk Sales Tax Clearances
When purchasing a business in Pennsylvania, buyers naturally focus on the purchase price, financing, due diligence, and the assets they are acquiring. One le...
Parent Complaints About Drivers and Aides: Investigation and Response
The first weeks of school often bring complaints as students, drivers, aides, and school personnel adjust to new routes and schedules. A parent may report un...
Employee Classifications – The Salary Test
In last months issue of Mind Your Business: PA School Bus Edition, we discussed the job duties test as a component of determining whether an employee is exem...
Employee Classifications – The Duties Test
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) establishes the minimum wage, currently $7.25 per hour, and overtime requirements for employees working over forty (40)...
Positive Drug Tests – SAP Program and Return to Duty
When a school bus driver fails a drug or alcohol test, refuses to submit to required testing, or otherwise violates U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) d...
What Is EBITDA—and Why Business Owners Should Care
If you’ve ever talked to a banker, investor, or potential buyer, chances are you’ve heard the term EBITDA thrown around. It sounds technical, but the idea be...
Preparing for Transportation Contract Bidding Season
It’s the start of the new year, and for many contractors this means it is the start of the transportation contract bidding and renewal season. During this pe...
Why You Should Always Have an Attorney Review Your Contract
Contracts are the backbone of transactions, partnerships, and service agreements. However, the importance of thoroughly reviewing these contracts is often un...
Is Your Contract Still Relevant? Why Annual Contract Reviews Matter
Businesses rely on agreements with other businesses to get things done. Your formal and informal agreements with suppliers, service providers, subcontractor...
Legal Focus: The Loper Bright Rule and Statutory Interpretation
As school transportation contractors know, the transportation industry is heavily regulated by federal agencies. For the last forty years, federal agencies a...
Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. Attends & Presents at 2025 School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) Winter Conference
Thank you to the School Transportation Association of Massachusetts (STAM) for inviting Matthew Jandrisavitz, Esq. to speak this past week at the 2025 STAM W...