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By: Robert B. George, Esquire [email protected] As many states are announcing plans to reopen businesses, employers need to be concerned about a number of operational and employment-related issues that can result in potential liability if not handled properly. A primary concern for employers as they begin to reopen businesses is and should be the safety […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] Date: May 22, 2020 Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. This holiday is typically filled with parades and ceremonies to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire As many states are reopening their economies and employees are heading back into the workplace, there is a lot of uncertainty about how to keep workers safe, especially those who may be at higher risk due to age or a medical condition[1]. To address the concerns of employers and employees […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire Construction operations in Pennsylvania resumed as of May 1, 2020. Is your work site prepared for operations in a COVID-19 world? Conducting construction operations in an age of social distancing brings with it numerous unprecedented—and complex—new considerations such as, for example, the following: COVID-19 safety plans and selection of a […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire As the stay-at-home orders and business shutdowns continue, you hear many stories from small businesses about being unable to take advantage of the stimulus funds or loans to keep their businesses afloat. Many businesses that have comprehensive insurance have also asked their insurance agents and brokers about filing a claim […]
By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennsylvania has enacted a law allowing for remote notarization of documents during this crisis. Now, with the use of video conferencing and a remote notary, you can have a will prepared and executed, create a power of attorney, go to closing on a new […]
By: Robert B. George, Esquire The current COVID -19 pandemic is sending the world into a state of panic and distress, with Pennsylvania being among one of the many States that have mandated Stay-at-Home Orders and the shutting down of all non-essential businesses. As a result, many individuals within Pennsylvania, as well as across […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire What’s the purpose? To provide small businesses with an incentive to keep their workers on the payroll during this COVID-19 crisis. Who can apply? All businesses–including nonprofits, veterans organizations, Tribal business concerns, sole proprietorships, self-employed individuals, and independent contractors–with 500 or fewer employees can apply. Businesses in certain industries can […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed the U.S. House of Representative’s “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” by a vote of 90-8, and President Trump signed the act into law the same day. While the Act is far more comprehensive, this blog addresses only the Emergency Paid Sick Leave […]
By: Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire As more confirmed cases of COVID-19 spread across Pennsylvania, employers and workers are struggling to balance preventing the spread of the virus with the need to continue operating businesses and earning a paycheck. I offer the following suggestions to help navigate the unique circumstances presented by COVID-19 in the workplace: […]
