By: Matthew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] Every day we make many different decisions, some more difficult than others. Most of the times we make the hard decisions ourselves, but when such decisions impact your health, family, or property, you may want to seek advice from a professional. Just like you would call the doctor when […]
By: Laurie A, McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] As of June 26, 2020, 66 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties will be in the green phase.[1] The green phase is the third and least restrictive in Pennsylvania’s reopening plan; however, while green usually means go, moving into the green phase of reopening does not mean a return to normal. […]
By Lisanne L. Mikula, Esquire [email protected] Pennsylvania law now requires employers to provide to employees a specific notification of the availability of unemployment compensation (UC) benefits at the time an employee is either separated from employment or the employee’s hours are reduced. The PA Department of Labor and Industry has created a form, Employer […]
By: Laurie A. McCarthy, Esquire [email protected] Ten weeks after the stay-at-home order was issued for the entire Southeastern Pennsylvania region, things are expected to change. On Thursday afternoon Gov. Tom Wolf confirmed that the following counties will move from the red to the yellow phase on Friday, June, 5, 2020: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, […]
By: Mathew H. Fry, Esquire [email protected] As the COVID-19 restrictions on businesses appear to be easing, clients have requested waivers to be signed by customers to protect them from liability in the event of an infection. While it would likely be difficult to prove where an infection originated, waivers can give peace of mind to […]
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 […]
