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Philadelphia strengthens its “ban the box” protections for job applicants
The City of Philadelphia announced today that Mayor Nutter has signed an Executive Order to implement this amendment to the Fair Criminal Screening Standards Ordinance, known as Ban the Box.
Join me for bagels, a schmear and #ACA next Tuesday in Philly.
I didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. But, even if I had, heck, I could move in to a Holiday Inn Express for a month and still not have anything intelligent to offer when one of my clients brings up the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare).
Now, I’m guessing that some of you have ACA dartboards migraines questions. (Something other than WTH?!?!?). I’m going to do one better than refer you to our Employee’s Benefits Practice Group.
My firm is hosting a free Affordable Care Act breakfast briefing on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 8:15 am at our office in Philadelphia, PA. Not only can you participate in a roundtable discussion about impending reporting requirements relating to the Affordable Care Act and related healthcare reform and compliance issues, but you get access to ACA compliance nerds from both my firm and Deloitte.
REMINDER: Philadelphia’s Paid Sick Time law goes into effect today
If you are a Philadelphia employer, check out my post from February and this poster. While the new law requires employers of 10 or more to provide paid sick leave, those with 9 or few employees must still provide unpaid sick leave. If you haven’t done so already, update your employee handbooks.
For the rest of you (and, I suppose, my Philadelphia employer readers too), the results of yesterday’s Facebook poll are in…and not all that surprising.
71% of those who responded would fire an employee who identifies herself on Facebook as one of your employees and, in a status update, praises the murder of two police officers. Others would either discipline/counsel the employee (21%), or do nothing to the employee (4%). One of you would consult the company’s social media policy before taking action. Another one of you would discuss with the employee first and then decide what to do.
Paid sick leave becomes the law in Philadelphia
Back in December, I warned you (here) that, after two failed attempts to enact paid sick leave in Philadelphia, the third time may be the charm in 2015.
I was right.
(Want to rub my head for good luck? Or hire me as your employment lawyer? Yeah, let’s go with the second one.)
Yesterday, Mayor Nutter signed into law a paid sick leave bill that passed City Council by a vote of 14-2. The new law, which will apply to businesses with at least 10 employees, will allow employees to accrue an hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours of work. It goes into effect in 90 days.
Paid sick leave in Philly may be happening in 2015
It sounds like Mayor Nutter is warming up to the idea of requiring Philadelphia employers to provide employees with paid sick leave.
How can that be? Find out after the jump…
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A restaurant posted LeSean McCoy’s receipt on its Facebook page
My mind…blown!
Yesterday, the local internet feeds were flooding us with news that Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy allegedly left a 20-cent tip at a local restaurant at which he and some friends had lunch on Monday. The “smoking gun” was a copy of what is purported to be McCoy’s lunch receipt from the restaurant.
I read “Eagles Player LeSean McCoy Just Left a 20-Cent Tip at PYT” on PhillyMag.com, and “LeSean McCoy tips 20 cents at PYT. The restaurant, PYT, even posted about it on its own Facebook page, complete with a copy of the supposed McCoy receipt.
Philadelphia now requires breastfeeding protections for local employees
Heads up, Philly employers! This new law takes effect right away!
Read all about it after the jump…
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Minimum wage bump coming for employees of many Philly contractors
Last week, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed this Executive Order, which will require that many city contractors provide a minimum wage of $12/hour beginning January 1, 2015. (Although, the Order will also apply to bids and proposals issued May 20, 2014).
The Executive Order also requires that contractors meet that same minimum wage standard for their first-tier subcontractors.
For more on which employers/employee qualify, read the Executive Order.
As of Sunday, Philadelphia businesses without this workplace poster are breaking the law
Back in February, I reported here about the new pregnancy-accommodation law that went into effect in Philadelphia.
The law requires local business to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for employees who have needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
The law also requires Philly employers to post notice of the new law in the workplace.