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Article Index » pennsylvania: 10 Most Recent Articles Report Link Smoke Out: Pennsylvania Passes Clean Indoor Air Act.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - June 18, 2008 On June 11, 2008, the Pennsylvania Senate approved a statewide ban on smoking in public places, including workplaces. Governor Rendell signed The Clean Indoor Air Act (the "Act") on June 13, 2008. The Act becomes effective September 11, 2008. Below is a brief overview of the Act, the new requirements for employers, and tips for employers to follow in order to comply with the new nonsmoking obligations. Report Link New Pennsylvania Mine Safety Law?Ogletree Deakins - February 08, 2008 Pennsylvania legislators have been busy drafting comprehensive legislation to overhaul the state’s mine safety law. The nearly 100-page long product of their efforts is Senate Bill 949. S.B. 949 was introduced in Harrisburg on January 11th. It is reportedly a collaborative effort that enjoys the support of a number of vital constituencies – miners, operators and regulators within the Rendell Administration. Report Link Pennsylvania Legislative Update - Labor and Industry Secretary Stepping Down (pdf).Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC - January 28, 2008 A report updating clients on political, legislative and regulatory activity in Harrisburg. This issue's headlines are: Labor & Industry Secretary Stepping Down;
Number of Legislative Retirements Hit 24;
Medicaid Won't Cover 'Serious Preventable Events';
Governors Criticize EPA Denial of Emissions Waiver;
No Cap on Charter School Enrollment, Court Says;
29,000 Jump from Waiting List to Affordable Health Care Coverage Program. Report Link Pennsylvania Legislative Update - Workers' Compensation Board Files Rate Reduction Plan.Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC - December 27, 2007 A report updating clients on political, legislative and regulatory activity in Harrisburg. This issue's headlines are: Workers' Compensation Board Files Rate Reduction Plan; Unemployment Taxes to Fall. Report Link New Law Protects Social Security Numbers in Pennsylvania.Jackson Lewis LLP - July 17, 2006 Employers doing business in Pennsylvania should review their practices regarding the use and disclosure of social security numbers in light of a new state law increasing protection against their theft and improper use. With some exceptions, S.B. 601 applies to Pennsylvania businesses and government agencies and is effective 180 days from enactment. Governor Ed Rendell signed the legislation on June 29, 2006. Report Link Responding to Security Breaches Under Ohio's and Pennsylvania's New Notice-of-Security-Breach Statutes and Other States' Notice Laws.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - March 13, 2006 Beginning in February 2005, the media reported a flood of data security breaches involving some of the nation's largest financial institutions, most respected corporations, and major universities. According to a chronology maintained by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, more than 125 security breaches were reported between February 2005 and February 2006, putting at risk the personal information of more than 50 million Americans. These security breaches exposed the affected individuals to identity theft and were very costly for many of the organizations that experienced them, resulting in disruption of business activities, loss of reputation, and damage to employee morale. While Congress debated many bills in response, it enacted none. Report Link Law Overturns Pennsylvania Court on Requiring Employers to Have Attorney Present at UC Proceedings.Jackson Lewis LLP - July 01, 2005 The Pennsylvania legislature and governor have taken steps to overturn a court decision that required that employer representatives at unemployment compensation proceedings be attorneys. Report Link PA Unemployment Authorities Strictly Interpret Court Ruling Requiring Employer Legal Representation.Jackson Lewis LLP - March 18, 2005 As we reported in a JacksonLewis.com "Legal Update" in February 2005, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has issued a ruling in a case that requires Pennsylvania employers to have attorney representation at unemployment compensation proceedings. Report Link Pennsylvania Employers Must Have Legal Counsel at Unemployment Compensation Proceedings.Jackson Lewis LLP - February 24, 2005 In a decision that will affect almost every employer in Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth Court has ruled that an employer may no longer be represented by a non-attorney at unemployment compensation proceedings. Report Link No Substitutes Please: Pennsylvania Non-Lawyers Barred From Representing Employers in Unemployment Compensation Proceedings.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - February 11, 2005 In Harkness v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review , No. 150 C.D. 2004 ( Pa. Commw. Feb. 3, 2005 ), 2005 Pa. Commw. Lexis 48, Claimant sought review of the Board's decision denying her unemployment compensation on the grounds that her former employer, Federated Logistics, Macy's Department Store, was represented at the hearing by a representative from an unemployment compensation services company rather than a licensed attorney.
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