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What are the collective bargaining obligations of an employer that purchases an ongoing business whose employees are currently represented by a labor organization? Under well-established NLRB case law, assuming that the new employer continues to operate a similar business and a majority of the employees hired by the new employer to operate the business are […]
McNees Summer Associate Wyatt Beddow contributed to this blog post. On May 28th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued several new Opinion Letters, addressing questions about regular rate calculations, overtime exemptions, and determining hours worked. If the details of wage and hour law aren’t your idea of light summer reading, we’ve […]
As you know, President Trump and his administration have been working to reach their goal of reducing the number of individuals who are in the country illegally. That work also extends to reducing the number of individuals who are working without authorization. On March 16th, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued an updated Form […]
Many employers are beginning to introduce technologies that enhance workplace security and employee monitoring. For example, employers may require employees to clock in and out using fingerprints to streamline timekeeping procedures, use facial recognition or retina scans for entry into certain buildings, or review facial geometry from dash-cam video recordings to ensure safe driving practices. […]
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” revealing its intention to revoke the Biden-era definition of “independent contractor” and reinstate a 2021 rule, with a few modifications. The Proposed Rule would modify the current standard used for identifying which workers are covered as “employees” […]
Employers often run background checks as a regular part of the hiring process to evaluate candidates. However, in Pennsylvania, employers must consider their legal obligations under the Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”) when using an applicant’s criminal history in its hiring decisions. A recent court decision, Phath v. Central Transport LLC, made it clear that […]
by Sarah J. McGowan In case you missed it, at the end of 2025, Governor Shapiro signed House Bill 274 into law. This new legislation—now Act 55 of 2025—is a significant update to Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”). Among other things, Act 55 expands unemployment compensation benefit eligibility for claimants affected by domestic violence. Specifically, […]
Pennsylvania will soon implement the CROWN Act, a law that prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles, textures, and types, as well as religious head-coverings. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro on November 19, 2025, the Act amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) and takes effect January 24, 2026. Employers across the state should begin preparing now […]
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Represents private and public sector employers in labor and employment matters. Advises on workplace compliance, litigation defense, and labor relations.
Defends discrimination claims, advises on labor relations, counsels on union matters, and assists with immigration issues, including DHS and ICE investigations.
Represents employers in navigating complex federal and state employment statutes and regulations. Advises on policy development, multi-state compliance challenges, workers’ compensation, administrative charges, and employment agreements.
Counsels employers on employment-related issues. Advises on discrimination, leave, accommodations, wage and hour, and litigation avoidance.
Advises employers on state and federal employment law, including compliance, leave/accommodation, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and unemployment matters.
Represents employers in employment litigation, workplace investigations, workers’ compensation matters, and compliance matters.
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