by ScolieriLaw | Aug 1, 2012 | Business Articles
Pennsylvania law requires all employers to carry adequate workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ comp is an employer-financed, no-fault insurance that compensates employees who have been disabled due to a work-related injury or disease. Employers may secure...
by ScolieriLaw | Jul 27, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
A common question among employers is whether they must pay overtime rates to all of their employees, and if not, which employees are exempt? While there are exceptions, the general rule is that employees whose primary duties relate to management of the general...
by ScolieriLaw | Jul 25, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
Pennsylvania recently enacted an amendment to the Minimum Wage Act, expressly permitting the use of the 8-80 method to calculate overtime for healthcare workers. The amendment essentially aligns Pennsylvania with federal law, which mandates overtime pay for work...
by ScolieriLaw | Jul 23, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
A newly enacted Pennsylvania law requires contractors and subcontractors who wish to work under state contracts to use “E-Verify” to confirm employment eligibility of their workers. E-Verify is an internet-based program maintained and administered by the U.S....
by ScolieriLaw | Jul 20, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
What would you do if a shareholder of your company were suddenly unable to carry out his duties? What if there is a dispute about the management of the company between shareholders? A legally valid shareholders’ agreement is one way to protect yourself from...
by ScolieriLaw | Jul 18, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
Looking for a new challenge? Already own a business, but looking to expand? A quick way to become a business owner or to expand is by purchasing an existing business. Previously we discussed Starbucks’ purchase of Bay Bread because Starbucks wanted to expand the...
