By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] Conducting background checks on prospective and current employees can help an employer maintain a productive workforce. Except for certain restrictions relating to medical and genetic information, it is not illegal for an employer to ask questions of an employee or applicant regarding his or her work history, education, criminal […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] Under the applicable laws in Pennsylvania, when a child is born to an unmarried mother, there is generally no legal relationship between the biological, or presumed, father and the child unless: (i) both parents have signed a voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form; (ii) the presumed biological father signs […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] On April 17, 2016, Pennsylvania became the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana. The law requires that all qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation register with the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Upon registration, the patient will be issued a medical marijuana identification card that can be used to purchase […]
By: Pamela A. Lee, Esquire [email protected] Pokémon! Gotta catch’em all! These are the lyrics to the theme song all Pokémon lovers (and their parents) know so well. Kids of all ages-from ages 5 to 50-are playing the new Pokémon GO interactive virtual game on their mobile devices. Using the mobile device’s GPS system, players walk […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Several years ago a friend of mine started his own business. He told me that he was having some issues with the lease and with the township that required modifications to his new location. I offered my firm’s services, but because he believed he could negotiate the issues himself and save […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Last week I sat on a panel with several prominent Pennsylvania attorneys who came to talk about necessary and regular practices that every business needs to stay compliant with the law and ultimately become successful in his or her business. In the midst of scandals such as the Volkswagen and […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] If you are the subject of a pending or current suspension of your driver’s license in Pennsylvania, you may actually find yourself having to ask your “Baby” to drive your car for you. Pennsylvania does offer, however, what is called an Occupational Limited License to a certain class of […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] A few months ago, my colleague Pamela A. Lee, Esquire, warned of the dangers of arbitration clauses hidden in contracts which waive a consumer’s right to use the court system in the event of a dispute. These clauses not only bar a consumer from filing lawsuits in court, […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] Word to the wise, be careful what you are posting and/or sharing on Social Media these days as it could very well come back to haunt and hurt you – including being used as evidence against you in civil and/or criminal matters. Today’s exploding Social Media is revolutionizing […]
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 […]
