Compliance Blog Posts
February 25, 2016
In a bipartisan decision last week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School v. School District of Philadelphia, No. 31 EM 2014, 2016 WL 616748 (Pa. Feb. 16, 2016), that…More
February 9, 2016
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently reminded employers that an employee agreement containing a non-compete clause is only enforceable if the employee receives valuable consideration in exchange for signing the agreement. In addition the court found that…More
January 6, 2016
Most businesses understand that social media – employed strategically and carefully – can be an invaluable tool for promoting a company and its brand. Most businesses also understand that there are many pitfalls inherent in…More
December 22, 2015
It is anticipated that sometime in 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will issue a final rule, overhauling the overtime exemption rules and salary threshold provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The…More
November 18, 2015
While all employers with employees in Pennsylvania need to be aware of the various federal and state laws that govern their treatment of employees or prospective employees, employers with employees in the City of Philadelphia…More