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Governor Shapiro Signs Unemployment Compensation Law Reform Bill into Law
On Monday December 22, 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed HB 274 into law. The new law, among other things, amends the Pennsylv...
Learn MoreEEOC Chair Signals Shift in Enforcement Messaging on Discrimination Claims
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas, recently appointed by President Trump, has p...
Learn MorePresidential Reclassification of Medical Marijuana to Schedule III — No Change (Yet) for DOT-Regulated Employers
On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order, titled “Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Rese...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Reelects Managing Partner Jennifer Craighead Carey for Second Term
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that the firm’s partnership has reelec...
Learn MorePennsylvania Expands Anti-Discrimination Law to Include Natural Hairstyles Under the CROWN Act
On November 25, 2025, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 439 into law, also known as the Creating a Respect...
Learn More2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The IRS and Social Security Administration have announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plans. Here are ...
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Barley Snyder Named to Best Law Firms® 2026 Edition 27 Times
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that Best Lawyers® has named the firm to its 202...
Learn MoreAn Employee’s Violent or Harassing Propensities May Expose Employers to Negligent Supervision or Negligent Hiring Claims
Can employees bring a negligence claim – such as negligent hiring or negligent supervision – against their employer? Cour...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Expands Manufacturing Practice with Dedicated Industry Group
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder, which has long represented clients in the manufacturing sector, is pl...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Recognized Among HRM Outlook’s “Top ERISA Service Providers 2025”
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that the firm has been named one of HRM Outlook...
Learn MoreE-Verify Resumes Operations
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Thursday, October 9, 2025, that the agency has resumed op...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Partner Kevin Moore Honored as Berks Catholic 2025 Distinguished Alumni Recipient
For Immediate Release Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that partner Kevin A. Moore has been recognized as ...
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