Employment Law Posts
Posted July 28, 2022
In July 2022, the EEOC provided a significant update on COVID-19 workplace policy, and America’s two largest retailers fell under scrutiny for their workplace practices, with a Philadelphia-based employee class action against Walmart, and nationwide investigation into Amazon fulfillment centers. Find out more in the employment law update below. EEOC Issues Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 […]
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Posted February 28, 2022
February may be the shortest month, but there were still significant employment law developments, including the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice and a landmark lawsuit against the NFL. Read the details below. President Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court Confirming what has been rumored since Justice Breyer announced his […]
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Posted February 20, 2020
By Jeffrey P. Burke, Esquire A common question many employers face is, “how do we respond to a workplace accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?” Like many legal questions, the answer starts with “it depends …” Simply put, employers responding to accommodation requests must navigate a host of legal issues, including understanding […]
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Posted November 13, 2019
By Jeffrey Burke, Esquire As social media has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives, it should come as no surprise that social media is playing an increasingly important role in litigation. A growing body of Pennsylvania court decisions is providing guidance regarding when and how litigants can obtain social media posts […]
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Posted October 30, 2019
By Jeffrey P. Burke, Esquire The Department of Labor recently announced new overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that the Department estimates will make over 1.3 million salaried U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay. The FLSA generally requires employers to pay employees who work more than 40 hours in a week overtime […]
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Posted July 12, 2019
By Ryan M. Messina, Law Clerk, and Jess M. Simon, Esquire- The U.S. women’s national team defeated the Netherlands on Sunday to again win the FIFA Women’s World Cup. This event has brought the issues of compensation discrimination to the forefront of the employment discrimination discussion.[1] On March 8, 2019, 28 members of the 2015 […]
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Posted July 31, 2018
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Patrick J. Gallo, Esq. has been elected to the Board of the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County. The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC) is a nonprofit agency providing free, immediate, and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted by […]
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Posted April 9, 2018
On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, MacElree Harvey employment & benefits litigation attorney, Jess M. Simon will be a featured panelist for the Greater West Chester Chamber’s Business Owners in the Know: “Sexual Harassment Avoidance” discussion. The program is designed to provide individuals with practical information and tools to keep their organization from joining others next […]
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Posted June 7, 2017
June, 2017 MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Jess M. Simon has joined the firm’s Employment practice as an Of Counsel. Ms. Simon will divide her time between the firm’s West Chester and new Bala Cynwyd offices. For nearly 30 years, Ms. Simon has practiced exclusively in the area of labor and employment law. She has tremendous experience […]
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Posted May 19, 2016
May 2016 Although not limited to the employment context, it is likely that The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 will primarily be used by employers who are concerned about misappropriation by recently departed employees, and provides new options for protecting their intellectual property. There are some instances in which the use of these new procedures will […]
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