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Governor Wolf Delays Enforcement of Business Closure Order

March 21, 2020
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Businesses Can Request Waiver to Stay Open Due to the extreme pressures being placed on Pennsylvania’s businesses, Governor Wolf announced late on Friday, March 20, that he has delayed enforcement of his order mandating shutdown of non-life-sustaining businesses until 8:00 … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch

Paid Sick Leave in These Uncertain Times

March 20, 2020
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides much-needed relief for small business owners – and their employees. One feature of this Act includes a move that is almost unprecedented. The Act mandates that all employers with fewer than 500 employees … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch

Governor Wolf Enforces Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses

March 19, 2020
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At approximately 6:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020, Governor Wolf ordered that “non-life-sustaining businesses” throughout the Commonwealth close to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. tonight (March 19), all non-life-sustaining businesses must be closed, and enforcement … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch

Contractors and Coronavirus: Refunds of Down Payments

March 18, 2020
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With various federal, state, and local government officials in western Pennsylvania recommending social distancing due to coronavirus, contractors and homeowners may be wondering if they should go forth with projects that are already under contract. At the moment, the decision … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch, Litigation

What is Considered an Essential Business Under COVID-19?

March 18, 2020
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On Monday, March 16, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf strongly urged all non-essential businesses statewide to close due to the increasing health and safety threat of the COVID-19 Virus. The shutdown of all non-essential businesses is for an initial period … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch

COVID-19 Issues And Business Interruption For Employers

March 17, 2020
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The impact of COVID-19 and the business disruption has extended to the supply chain, service industry, production, and manufacturing plants and impacted large and small businesses, in addition to the financial institutions. As customer concerns heighten, management and even the … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Insurance, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Governmental Agencies And Coronavirus – What We Know and What We Don’t Know

March 17, 2020
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As COVID-19 cases become more widespread, governmental agencies and municipalities should carefully review their procedures and policies concerning sick leave, unpaid leave, and other accommodations such as working remotely. While federal law through the Americans with Disabilities Act only applies … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch, Municipal Services

The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act – Just In Time For The Coronavirus

March 17, 2020
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The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act mandates the payment of sick time for city employees. If you are an employer in the City of Pittsburgh, you will need to review your policies and make necessary updates to ensure that you … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

City of Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act Takes Effect March 15

March 12, 2020
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Pittsburgh Companies Required to Provide Paid Sick Time to Employees The City of Pittsburgh ordinance requiring that employers provide paid sick days to their workers takes effect March 15, 2020. Companies within the city limit are given 90 days to … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

New H-1b Lottery Rules Will Save Employers Time And Money

February 5, 2020
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USCIS Has Changed Its H-1B Lottery Rules For Fiscal Year 2021 Don’t miss the early deadline! In the past, employers wishing to submit H-1B petitions on behalf of potential employees subject to caps were forced to go through the entire … →

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