Human Resources Law News

Maiello Brungo & Maiello strives to provide the most relevant and up-to-date Human Resources legal news. Organized below are the HR law news from our team of experienced HR lawyers.

The Importance of Having Clear, Enforced Policies in Your Business

August 12, 2024

Business Law News, Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Why do businesses and governmental entities need formal written policies? Policies serve to: standardize operations and reduce the risk of unwanted events; ensure compliance with objectives; adhere to legal rules…

Criminal Background Checks and Hiring Decisions

May 20, 2024

Employment Law News, Human Resources Law News

Michael Brungo

As an employer or human resource (HR) department, are you unsure of how to proceed when a background check reveals a criminal record? In today’s hiring climate, now more than…

Human Resource Laws and Regulations HR Professionals Should Know in 2024

February 29, 2024

Employment Law News, Human Resources Law News

Michael Brungo

While this guide was originally published in 2021, it has been extensively updated with the latest HR information and HR regulations relevant to the year 2024. There are numerous federal,…

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Summary

August 2, 2023

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023 and will impact nearly 2.8 million U.S. pregnant workers and workers that are postpartum. Although the Pregnancy…

The History of the FMLA

May 17, 2023

Employment Law News, Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), was signed into law 30 years ago on February 5, 1993. The law provided American workers the ability to take unpaid leaves of…

Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy

June 7, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently decided the case of Ellis v. Bank of New York Mellon Corp., a case involving claims of racial discrimination…

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

February 4, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Until a vaccine is distributed widely enough to reduce the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers will almost certainly have to continue in their efforts to balance the efficiency…

PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know

February 3, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

The Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act is often referred to colloquially as “workers compensation for police.” While there is some truth to that phrasing, the two types of compensation differ…

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

January 25, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Pennsylvania’s Whistleblower Law (“PWL”) provides protection to employees who “blow the whistle” on misconduct that affects public funds or violates state or federal law. When businesses violate these laws, the…

What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?

January 5, 2021

Human Resources Law News

John Prorok

Developing a strategic human resources (HR) compliance plan ensures that your business remains in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, such as anti-discrimination laws, workplace insurance laws, and…

Human Resources Law News

The Importance of Having Clear, Enforced Policies in Your Business

Criminal Background Checks and Hiring Decisions

Human Resource Laws and Regulations HR Professionals Should Know in 2024

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Summary

The History of the FMLA

Court Upholds Employee’s Termination for Violating Employer’s Social Media Policy

How Is the Americans with Disabilities Act Affected by COVID-19?

PA Heart and Lung Act: What Employers Need to Know

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law: What Businesses Need to Know

What is HR Compliance and Why is it Important in Pennsylvania?

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