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Barley Snyder Named to Best Law Firms® 2027 Edition in 26 Practice Areas
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has named the firm to its 20...
Learn MorePennsylvania Expands Prevailing Wage Act to Cover Certain Off-Site Custom Fabrication
Pennsylvania has significantly expanded the reach of its Prevailing Wage Act. On October 22, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro appr...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Attorney Caleb Setlock Named to Lancaster Chamber’s Inaugural 30 Under 30
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that attorney Caleb P. Setlock has been named t...
Learn MoreEEOC Moves to Rescind Criminal History Guidance for Employers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a significant step toward rescinding its longstanding guida...
Learn MoreAllegheny County’s New Paid Parental Leave Law and Expanded Paid Sick Leave: What Employers Need to Know
Allegheny County has become the nation’s first county to mandate an employer-funded paid parental leave program. Allegheny ...
Learn MoreDOL Reminds Nonprofits: Employees Generally Cannot “Volunteer” to Perform Their Regular Job Duties
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Opinion Letter US DOL FLSA2026-12, providing guidance on when employees of...
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NLRB Clarifies Standard for Employee Misconduct During Protected Activity
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has restored a more employer-friendly rule for evaluating employee misconduct that ...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Partner Michael Crocenzi Named “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Management by Best Lawyers
For Immediate Release York, Pa. – Barley Snyder partner Michael J. Crocenzi has been named a “Lawyer of the Year&#...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Attorney Hyo Jin Lee Appointed to Board of Directors of Literacy Council of Reading-Berks
For Immediate Release Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that attorney Hyo Jin (Jinnie) Lee has been a...
Learn MoreDepartment of Labor Eliminates Disability Self-Identification and Utilization Requirements for Federal Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor (“Department”) has issued a final rule significantly revising the regulations implementing S...
Learn MorePennsylvania Launches Proactive Wage and Hour Enforcement Initiative for Home Care Agencies
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently announced the launch of Standing Up for Home Care Work...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that 55 attorneys have been recognized ...
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