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Susie Cirilli

Principal

Philadelphia Office

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Contact

Email: Susie.Cirilli@offitkurman.com

Phone: 267.338.1395

Fax: 267.338.1335

Mailing: 1801 Market Street

Suite 2300 Philadelphia , PA 19103

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PRACTICE FOCUS

Susie M. Cirilli is a Labor & Employment attorney that assists clients with issues involving the ADA, FMLA, and Title VII claims. Susie litigates on matters related to hostile work environment, discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race and disability. Susie has experience representing employers in fact-finding conferences and mediations before the PHRC and the EEOC. Susie’s practice also consists of counseling and advising clients on employment matters. She often advises employers on day to day employment matters and assists her clients on employee issues such as hiring and terminations, which includes drafting and negotiating separation agreements. Susie has experience drafting and revising employment agreements, employee handbooks, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. Susie is admitted in the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She is also admitted in the Federal Court for the District of New Jersey.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

“Social Media And How It Affects The Workplace” Annual Company Retreat for Brinker Simpson, Presenter, Springfield Country Club (November, 2019)
“Risk Averse Insurance” Business Development Class sponsored by the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Center, Co-Presenter (September 25, 2019)
"Trends in the Employment Space as it Relates to Cannabis" Emerging Legal Trends in the Cannabis Industry Conference hosted by Perrin Conferences, Panelist, San Francisco, CA (June 27, 2019)
“Roundtable Discussion On What Small Businesses Need As They Grow And Hire Employees” Business to Business Expo hosted by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Presenter, Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack, Chester, Pennsylvania (May 6, 2019)
“Issues Facing Businesses From Inception To Hiring And Manage Employees” Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Presenter (December 2018)

ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

“Businesses in the Construction Industry are Permitted to Maintain In-Person Operations as of May 1, 2020” April 25, 2020
“Governor Amends Pennsylvania Stay-At-Home Order” April 25, 2020
“Senate Bill Proposes a Set-Aside for Credit Unions to Issue SBA Loans” April 22, 2020
“Pennsylvania Order Protecting Employees Effective April 19 at 8:00 PM” April 20, 2020
“DOL FFCRA Regulations: Definitions” April 1, 2020
“Employers Can Allow for Some Employees to Take Intermittent Leave Under FFCRA” March 31, 2020
“DOL Issues Temporary Period of Non-Enforcement of FFCRA” March 28, 2020
“CARES ACT Amends the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act” March 27, 2020
“CARES Act Expands Eligibility for SBA Loans” March 27, 2020
“Congress Passed the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act” March 18, 2020
“Congress Passes Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act” March 18, 2020
“Emergency Unemployment Insurance Stabilization and Access Act Puts Notice Requirement on Employers” March 16, 2020
“Proposed Expansion of the FMLA Expands the Definition of Parent and Introduces Broad Definition of Family Member” March 16, 2020
“Proposed Emergency Paid Leave Requires Employers With Less Than 500 Employees to Provide Paid Sick Leave” March 15, 2020
“Proposed FMLA Amendment Would Make the Act Applicable to More Employers” March 14, 2020
“COVID-19 and the Family Medical Leave Act” March 12, 2020
“What Employers Need to Know in Times Like These...” March 8, 2020
“What is the WARN Act?” January 26, 2020
“DOL Increases the Minimum Salary for Exempt Employees effective Jan 1, 2020” October 23, 2019

Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law

Education & Admissions

University of Vermont, B.S., summa cum laude
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Vermont
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Federal Court for the District of New Jersey

Honors, Awards, & Mentions

Super Lawyer Rising Star 2016-2020

Resources

As a business owner or HR professional interested in Labor and Employment legal issues and updates, The Employment Practice Playbook is your resource for how to conduct business and operate efficiently while keeping up with the ever-changing legal landscape. We take a deep dive into situations employers face and analyze some best practices for your business moving forward. Join Offit Kurman Philadelphia-based attorney, Susie Cirilli, for new podcasts and blogs that delve into legal topics and issues in the workplace.

Posts

"Employee Resignation is Not a Shield from Employer Liability"

Oftentimes, newer employers believe that they are clear from liability because “they never fired anyone.” Businesses may believe they are…

"Employer Refresher: Meal and Rest Breaks"

As we roll into summer, many food and retail businesses are hiring summer staff. As seasonal businesses hire new employees,…

"FMLA Series: What is an Eligible Employee?"

Once a business establishes whether they are a Covered Employer, the next step is to establish which employees are eligible…