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Change is in the Air: What Employers Should Expect Under the Biden Administration
Employers have become accustomed to shifts in federal labor and employment law during the past several Presidential transitions. Republican administrations tended to favor employer-friendly policies while Democrat administrations took union and worker-friendly stances. The pendulum has begun to swing away from management in favor of organized labor and workers since the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January. As the landscape continues to evolve under the Biden administration, there are several areas that employers should monitor.
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Nanny Cams & Workplace Privacy
In the recent decision of Commonwealth v. Mason, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a nanny did not have a reasonable expectation of privacy while working inside the home of her employer. Thus, the employer’s decision to video and audio record her in their home was not a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (Wiretap Act).
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PPP Fraud Compliance: The Best Payroll Protection A Company Can Have
After nearly a year of crushing pandemic-related shutdowns and business interruptions, companies facing serious financial challenges are beginning to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. Vaccine distribution is underway, and the latest round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is here.
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The American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidies and Other Employee Benefit Changes
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. As well as providing extended unemployment, the Act provides for subsidized COBRA, an increase in the amount of dependent care assistance permitted, continued and expanded credit for paid sick and family leave, and assistance for certain single and multiemployer pension plans.
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New Jersey Legalized Recreational Cannabis – What do Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know?
On February 22, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three bills that legalize the use of cannabis for those over the age of 21, decriminalize possession of less than six ounces of cannabis and establish civil penalties for use by anyone under age 21. The bills are the enabling legislation following a constitutional amendment approved by voters in November.
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Diversity & Inclusion | Innovation
Supporting Black Businesses: How One Firm Is Making a Difference
After a tumultuous year that shined a harsh spotlight on racial injustice, corporations are exploring ways to support black communities. Ade Bakare and Esch McCombie, of McNees Wallace and Nurick, LLC, have some ideas.
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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: 2021’s Employee Benefits Provisions
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”), signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020, contains several provisions affecting employee benefits. Here is what you should know.
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