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…
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…
Whatcha doin’ two weeks from today? Want to grab some breakfast with me? Maybe hear about what’s hot at the EEOC and get a legal roadmap for managing the aging workforce? In you’re in the Philadelphia area and would like to learn more about these topics, then come on down…
Late last month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed this bill, which requires reasonable workplace accommodations for employees who have needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. As noted in this prior post about Philadelphia’s new law, reasonable accommodations would include, but are not limited to, restroom breaks, periodic…
Last week, I brought you this news of a bill pending in New Jersey, requiring employers to make available reasonable accommodation for pregnancy-related needs when requested by the employee with the advice of her physician. Yesterday, I read this article in The Legal Intelligencer about this potential amendment to Philadelphia’s…
Earlier this month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed legislation that provides a credit to employers who offer health benefits to same-sex couples, life partners and transgender employees. It took less than 50 days from the date that City Council introduced this bill for it to become law. This…
** picks up phone dorks out in his bluetooth VOIP-compatible headset ** The Employer Handbook: “Nyello.” Two Weeks Ago: “Hi Handbook. This is “Two Weeks Ago” calling. I wanted to let you know that Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter vetoed the “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces” Bill, also known as the…
I had two topics on the brain to blog about: Whether, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, being on time is an essential function of the job. Fortunately, Daniel Schwartz addressed that yesterday here at the Connecticut Employment Law Blog. As a follow-up to yesterday’s wage-and-hour / Daylight Savings Time…
Philadelphia may be poised now to follow in the footsteps of other states and municipalities that have passed similar laws to regulate what appears to be a non-existent problem. I’ll lay it out for you after the jump… * * * This proposed amendment to Title 9 of The…
Reporter: Rock, you got anything derogatory to say about the champ? Rocky Balboa: Derogatory? Yeah. He’s great. {Just needed to get that out of my system} Guess what’s back in Philadelphia City Council. It’s the “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces” Bill, otherwise known as paid sick leave. Here is a…