December 14, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
EEOC's Expansion of Accommodations Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActThe law requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship.
By Lee C. Durivage
7 minute read
November 14, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Rising Tide of State and Local Scheduling Leave LawsIt has been a long time since the U.S. Congress has enacted any type of comprehensive employment legislation.
By Lee C. Durivage
8 minute read
November 17, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer
The State of Class Action Waivers in Employment Arbitration AgreementsEmployers throughout Pennsylvania and the country routinely utilize arbitration agreements in the management of employees to minimize potential expense and exposure of litigation in courts. When used properly, these arbitration agreements can streamline employment disputes in a cost-effective and confidential manner.
By Ronda K. O'Donnell and Lee C. Durivage
16 minute read
June 30, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
Avoiding Penalties When Classifying Independent ContractorsOver the last several years, members of Congress (including U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania) have introduced and reintroduced the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act, designed to target employers that intentionally misclassify employees as independent contractors.
By Ronda K. O'Donnell and Lee C. Durivage
8 minute read
June 29, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
Avoiding Penalties When Classifying Independent ContractorsOver the last several years, members of Congress (including U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania) have introduced and reintroduced the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act, designed to target employers that intentionally misclassify employees as independent contractors.
By Ronda K. O'Donnell and Lee C. Durivage
8 minute read
June 26, 2013 | Daily Report Online
Avoid Age Discrimination Exposure In Planning Employees' SuccessionA recent report released by the Department of Labor estimates that by 2016, approximately 33 percent of the total workforce in the United States will be older than 50.
By Ronda K. O'Donnell and Lee C. Durivage
8 minute read
June 12, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
When Does Striving for a Healthy Workforce Violate the Law?Recently, it was reported that a Texas hospital had instituted a policy barring obese applicants from obtaining employment at the hospital.
By Thomas C. DeLorenzo and Lee C. Durivage
10 minute read
June 11, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer
Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims in Succession PlanningA recent report released by the Department of Labor estimates that by 2016, approximately 33 percent of the total workforce in the United States will be older than 50. By 2050, the same report suggests that 19 percent of the U.S. workforce will be 65 or older.
By Ronda K. O'Donnell and Lee C. Durivage
8 minute read
June 14, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Undue Hardship:Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission unveiled its long-awaited regulations to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.
By Ronda K. O'Donnell and Lee C. Durivage
9 minute read
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