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EEOC Confirms that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is “Sex Discrimination”
On July 15, 2015, the EEOC issued an official decision that sexual orientation discrimination is sex discrimination under Tit...
Learn MoreComing Soon: New Closing (No, Consummation) Rules!
What?! We can’t call it a closing anymore? Under new federal regulations regarding the Truth in Lending Act (“TILA”) an...
Learn MoreUS Supreme Court Decision in Bank of America, N.A. v. Caulkett
In a 9-0 decision released on June 1, 2015, the US Supreme Court ruled, in Bank of America, N.A. v. Caulkett, 135 S. Ct....
Learn MoreDOL Proposes to Raise Minimum Salary for White Collar Exemptions
The Department of Labor announced today a proposed rule that would raise the minimum salary for the white collar exemptions u...
Learn MoreSystem Glitch Leads To Freeze On US Travel Visas
Since June 9th a computer glitch has stalled visa processing at U.S. embassies all over the world. The hardware malfunction h...
Learn MoreGovernor Wolf Announces Fee Waivers for Volunteers Seeking Background Checks
Beginning July 1, 2015 volunteers are required to obtain background checks, including the Child Abuse History Clearance, issu...
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OSHA and Transgender Employees
On June 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its new Best Practices: A Guide to Restro...
Learn MoreMcDonald’s Mandatory Use of Payroll Cards Violates Pennsylvania’s Wage Payment and Collection Law
Over 2,300 current and former employees of 16 McDonald’s franchisee locations in Pennsylvania claim that requiring the use ...
Learn MoreU.S. Supreme Court Sides with EEOC in Abercrombie & Fitch Religious Accommodation Case
In an 8-1 decision issued today, the United States Supreme Court found that Abercrombie & Fitch violated Title VII of the...
Learn MoreUSDA National Organic Program Instruction on Use of Brand or Company Names Containing the Word “Organic”
On August 14, 2014, the National Organic Program (NOP) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its “in...
Learn MoreProperty Tax Assessments: Should you appeal?
While a recovery is underway for the commercial real estate market, everyone is still looking for ways to cut expenses. Real ...
Learn More2016 H1B Cap Reached – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa Category
On April 7, 2015, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it received sufficient H-1B petition...
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