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The Employer Handbook BlogIn Philadelphia, just about everyone is eligible now for COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave
You get emergency paid sick leave! You get emergency paid sick leave! You get emergency paid sick leave! Continue reading
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Those COVID-19 stay-at-home and business-closure orders in your state may be unlawful after all
Yesterday, a Pennsylvania federal judge issued this 66-page blockbuster decision, in which he concluded, among other things, that Governor Wolf violated the United States Constitution with orders closing “non-life-sustaining” businesses otherwise and directing Pennsylvanians to stay at home.
It may not be legal now to fire an at-will employee who misses work with a fever.
An employer may find itself in hot water for firing an employee absent with COVID-19 symptoms — even a low-grade fever — regardless of whether s/he is eligible for leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Continue reading
Businesses insisting on negative COVID-19 tests is, like, so three weeks ago.
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The other day, I read this story about a local attorney who appeared in court in person — even though she knew that her young son was at home with COVID-19. Her decision so inflamed the judge that he immediately closed the courtroom and had the sheriff’s deputies remove the lawyer from the courthouse.
But then the president judge then took it one step further.
This lawyer can admit when he was wrong. 
Just don’t tell anyone, ok? 
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While I sit here and eat a little crow, you be on the lookout for pigs flying. Continue reading
We see you, Pennsylvania Department of Health. We see what you did there.
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Last week, I posted here about how several states, including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has new quarantine rules for out-of-state travel. For example, the Pennsylvania Department of Health posted this information on its “COVID-19 Information for Travelers.”
This case has nothing to do with COVID-19. But, it could prevent a return-to-work lawsuit.
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As part of return-to-work from COVID-19, sadly, some employees are not going to return to work. Continue reading
Bookmark This! PA and NJ have plans to reopen non-essential businesses. And a Friday FB live!
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About a week ago, I blogged here about the White House’s three-step plan to reopen America. Slowly, the states are following suit by unveiling their own phased programs. Continue reading
The types of COVID-19 lawsuits that employers can expect. Part Two: FFCRA
The paint has barely dried on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and we already have our first lawsuit.
And it’s right in my backyard. Continue reading
