The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed guideline to clarify who is an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, the DOL is … Continued
Pennsylvania State Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York counties) re-introduced legislation Senate Bill 669 to allow certain police officers to purchase up to five years of pension service credit for … Continued
House Bill 2237 was introduced in the Pennsylvania state legislature on January 11, 2022 and proposes an ad-hoc Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to certain public safety retirees similar to that granted … Continued
In our quest to differentiate our organizations to attract, retain and motivate the best talent in an ever-tightening labor market, simply increasing pay alone might not be the easiest solution … Continued
One of the most discussed topics in labor and employment law is the subject of equal pay for women and men. It is a central focus of the Biden Administration … Continued
While the pandemic forced most businesses into remote work arrangements in early 2020, many have discovered that the model proves to be sustainable in some fashion. Employers that have allowed … Continued
On November 6, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a temporary stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The temporary stay … Continued
On November 10, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the health (flexible spending account (FSA)) dollar limit on pre-tax salary reduction contributions will increase to $2,850 for 2022 … Continued
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with input from the Health and Human Services Administration (HHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL), announced the anticipated … Continued
On September 30, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury issued an additional interim final rule that detailed further requirements related to surprise billing. … Continued