On September 27, 2019, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued revised regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that increase the minimum salary threshold to qualify for exemption from overtime. The prior rule has been in... Read more
Sexual harassment continues to make news. Although much of the attention has focused on the powerful and famous, sexual harassment can occur in any business, and employers ignore the problem at their own peril. Now is the time to review your... Read more
The New Year always brings with it renewed hope for the future. In 2018, the New Year will bring Pennsylvania businesses many issues to address, old (sexual harassment) and new (medical marijuana). Here’s my list for the three issues your... Read more
In the weeks since President Obama signed the executive order changing the salary requirements for certain executive, administrative and professional employees, there has been a lot news coverage, most of it incomplete and distressing. The... Read more
Background on the Act On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 3, known as the Medical Marijuana Act, into law making Pennsylvania the 24th state to legalize the medical use of... Read more