By: Pamela A. Lee, Esquire [email protected] The U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule today under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) which doubles the threshold at which employees are exempt from overtime pay to $47,476, effective December 1, 2016. Clock with work overtime text 3d render What does this mean? It means that employees […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Lawsuits are unfortunately part of doing business. However, there are ways to minimize litigation by preventing lawsuits altogether or by taking steps to preserve evidence to defend your company. This will decrease costs by either preventing or limiting protracted and expensive litigation. 1. Maintain Consistent Work Policies. Businesses should establish […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (the “Act”). The Act facilitates the process for protecting trade secrets by allowing a trade secret holder to assert a federal claim in the federal court system for claims of wrongful misappropriation or use of […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] Pennsylvania law requires that you buy and maintain a minimum level of liability and medical expense car insurance coverage, and requires you to buy and maintain these types of coverage only. Any additional types of car insurance coverage, or any coverage in excess of the amounts required by law, […]
