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Avoiding OSHA Violations for Workplace Violence
The General Duties Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), says that “[e]ach employer shall furnish … employees … a place of employment … fr...
Avoiding OSHA Violations for School Bus Violence
The General Duties Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), says that “[e]ach employer shall furnish … employees … a place of employment … fr...
Pennsylvania's Employer Disclosure Immunity Law: The Truth Will Set You Free
All employers worry when they receive a call asking for information about a former employee. In fact, many employers will only give the dates of employment a...
New Act 168 Requires Employers to Seek and Share Comprehensive Employment History Information
On October 22, 2014 Governor Corbett signed Act 168 into law. Originally introduced in 2013, the primary implication of this new law is that it adds a new se...
US Supreme Court Invalidates EEOC Guidance Allowing Summary Dismissal of Retaliation Claims
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended prohibits employment discrimination and retaliation by employers against employees who file claims. Rece...
Pennsylvania Background Check Updates
In 2011, changes to 24 P.S. § 1-111 (Act 24) were passed tightening the state’s qualifications for certain employees working with or around children by expan...
Equal Opportunity Employment Laws Review
Whether you are a small or large business owner, an HR professional, or an employee, it is important to understand the basics of Employment Law. Employment l...
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 ...
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...
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...