Posts by Katharine Batista, Esq.
Philadelphia’s Travel and Hospitality Worker Recall and Retention Law
Because it is never a dull moment here in Philadelphia, the below outlines the newest City ordinance providing the right…
Read MoreBatista’s Workplace Beat – October 2020
Time Off to Vote The election is less than two weeks away, are you required to provide employees time…
Read MorePolitics Doesn’t Belong at the Dinner Table… or the Dealership
With the election less than thirty days away, and the potential for a drawn-out declaration of the winner, political tensions…
Read MoreAuto Dealers Face Rise in Fair Lending Claims
We are likely to see a rise in fair lending claims in the coming months, and car dealerships may be…
Read MoreCar Dealerships and Sales Consultants: What Payments Are Considered Wages?
Recently, the Department of Labor advised that car dealerships may count direct payments from automobile manufacturers to their employees toward…
Read MorePhiladelphia Passes First of Kind Ordinance to Protect Workers with COVID-19 Complaints
If you are a business with employees in Philadelphia, you need to know about Philadelphia’s new Essential Workers Protection Act.…
Read MoreCorporate Diversity and Inclusion: Guidance for Creating or Updating Your Initiative
In light of the recent death of George Floyd, many organizations are pledging or vocalizing their commitment to diversity. Companies…
Read MoreEmployers Can Get Tax Credits for Giving Both Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA to Health Care Provider Employees under FFCRA
The DOL has clarified that employers can receive tax credits for giving paid sick leave and paid, expanded FMLA to…
Read MoreSummary of Unemployment Compensation Expansion in CARES
On March 25, 2020, Congress came to an agreement on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES”). Below…
Read MoreFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 14, the House passed emergency legislation to assist with paid sick leave during the pandemic. The Senate is…
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