The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision finding that an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) by requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization. The decision, Amazon.com Services LLC,
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Federal Court Blocks Rule Raising Minimum Salary Requirements for FLSA’s White-Collar Exemptions
On Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal district court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule issued in April 2024 that increased the minimum salary requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white-collar overtime exemptions. Judge
83(b) Elections Made Easy: Understanding the New IRS Form 15620
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released a new form, 15620, which will significantly impact the way taxpayers report certain transactions in relation to Section 83(b) elections.
What is an 83(b) Election?
An 83(b) election is a valuable tax
Let’s Talk Turkey: Prohibitions on Marijuana Next on the Menu for a City or State Near You?
In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter? Maybe some more restrictions on marijuana testing
Artificial Intelligence and the Expansion of Data Centers
As artificial intelligence booms and our digital world grows, so does the demand for data centers. In August, Liz Young of The Wall Street Journal published an article about the growth in the data-center market and the increasing demand for
FTC’s Noncompete Ban Set Aside by Federal Court
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas set aside the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Rule banning the use of noncompete agreements in employment, which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. The judge held that
Political Discourse in the Workplace: Considerations for Employers
With a presidential election just around the corner, employers can expect to see an uptick in political discussions in the workplace, if they haven’t already. The days when coworkers typically refrained from discussing politics and religion have passed. However, what
Homes for Vets in Harrisburg: Highlighting Two Projects in the Capital Region
We do not often highlight specific projects on this blog, but with the anniversary of 9/11 approaching, it seemed fitting to recognize two development projects in the area that will support our veterans.
But first a little background: Given the
Use or Lose: ARPA Spending Deadline Rapidly Approaching
By Dec. 31, 2024, any Pennsylvania borough, municipality, or local governmental unit that received funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) will need to have these funds obligated and these obligations must include plans to spend these
Pennsylvania Imposes New Limitations on Health Care Noncompetes
On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania passed a new law concerning noncompete agreements within the healthcare industry, which is known as the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (the “Act”). The Act will take effect on January 1, 2025, and