Posts by Katharine Batista, Esq.
Philadelphia Commuter Benefits Ordinance
Last week, Philadelphia’s City Council passed a new ordinance requiring employers to provide employees with the opportunity for pre-tax commuter…
Read MoreShould a business include an arbitration clause in its Employee Handbook?
Over the past decades, more employers have implemented arbitration agreements for their employees. The practical effect of this is that…
Read MoreAre Employers Allowed to Speak With Employees About Unionizing at Work?
Unions are gaining momentum across the U.S. Employees are organizing and forming unions in industries and businesses where they have…
Read MorePhiladelphia Workforce and Career Pathways Information Sheet Ordinance
As businesses in Philadelphia well know, there is never a shortage of business-related ordinances coming from the City Council. Recently,…
Read MoreDetails on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
Just in time for the holidays, OSHA has released its emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring large employers (100+ employees) to…
Read MoreCan Employers Still Ask Employees Whether They Have Been Vaccinated?
Unfortunately, we’re not out of the woods. With the delta variant of COVID-19 surging and vaccination hesitancy causing many to…
Read MoreBiometric Data Privacy and Why Employers Need to Know About It
What is Biometric Data? Every time you unlock your smartphone with facial recognition or your tablet with your fingerprint, you…
Read MoreThe DOL 2020 Tip Final Rule: Guidance for Paying Your Tipped Employees
On April 30, 2021, portions of the 2020 Tip Final Rule became effective. There has been a lot of back…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Act Part 3: COBRA Changes Affecting Notices, Terminations and Severance Agreements
As mentioned in part one and two of this blog series, employers should be aware of a number of key…
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Act Part 2: Expanded Employer Tax Credits for Paid Sick and Emergency Family Leave
As mentioned in part one, employers should be aware of a number of key provisions under Biden’s new stimulus bill,…
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