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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...
English Language Proficiency Requirements for School Bus Drivers
Federal enforcement of English language proficiency (“ELP”) requirements for commercial drivers has changed significantly over the past year. Although the re...
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...
Understanding Employee Classifications and Duties in a Library Setting
Libraries rely on many employees to keep public services running each day. A single library may employ directors, branch managers, professional librarians, c...
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)...
Audio/Video Recording by Students on the School Bus
School bus drivers know that nearly every school bus is equipped with audio/video recording equipment. Drivers also know that most students travel with a ce...
Understanding “Working Capital” in a Buy/Sell Transaction
“Working Capital” is an important part of business buy/sell transactions, but it is not a term commonly used or known by most business owners. Working capita...
Succession & Exit Planning Road Map
Whether retirement is five years away or fifteen, succession and exit planning is one of the most important strategic steps a business owner can take to prot...
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...
Pennsylvania Act 56 and Lost Revenue Days
Snowstorms, extreme cold, and other weather-related events continue to affect school operations across Pennsylvania. In response, school districts often canc...