On August 13, 2021, OSHA issued updated guidance to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This guidance is significant in that it now recommends employers require face coverings for even...

There have been a number of Workers’ Compensation cases in Pennsylvania recently dealing with the interplay between the Utilization Review and Fee Review systems. As you know, the Utilization...

Federal law does not mandate job descriptions; however, the importance of well-written job descriptions cannot be overstated, especially in a world in which remote work is prevalent. Effective job...

Prudent employers stay apprised of hiring policies, procedures, and protocol to remain legally compliant. This article specifically discusses Georgia state laws for private employers. All...

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control issued updated guidance for individuals vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The key recommendation is that vaccinated individuals should return to...

By James F. Devine, Esq. and Alexa Potts Recordkeeping is a crucial employer responsibility. Proper recordkeeping allows for maintenance of a timeline and documentation surrounding any issues that...

Cipriani & Werner, P.C. distinguishes itself by providing proactive counsel to its employer clients in an effort to reduce the high cost of the legal process. Unnecessary litigation remains...

In Georgia, private employers do not need a mandatory drug testing policy. However, employers may choose to implement a drug-free workplace program (DFWP) certified by the Georgia State Board of...

The COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly changed many things for employers in Pennsylvania including how and where work is completed. As restrictions on businesses have gradually been lifted, the hybrid...

In December, we discussed COVID-19 vaccinations in our article titled “ EEOC Issues New Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace .” We recently reviewed the topic of COVID-19...

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a company that enters into a contractual joint-employment relationship with an employer (the “client employer”) by leasing employees to the client...

Laws surrounding cannabis are anything but uniform. At the federal level, cannabis is a controlled substance for both adult-use and medicinal purposes. However, states have begun taking a far more...

It has been nearly a year since the United States Supreme Court held in its June 2020 landmark case Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia that harassment and discrimination based on gender identity,...

On May 13, 2021, the CDC issued new guidance for vaccinated individuals to cease wearing a face mask and socially distance, even while indoor public spaces. Some states, including Pennsylvania,...

On May 7, 2021, the corporate computer system of the Colonial Pipeline Company, which supplies 45% of the East Coast’s fuel, was hit with ransomware, leading to a shutdown all pipeline operations....

On Monday, April 19, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation known as the SAFE Banking Act, which would allow FDIC-backed banks to provide financial lending services to...

On April 9, 2021, Governor Justice signed the West Virginia Appellate Reorganization Act, which establishes an Intermediate Court of Appeals in West Virginia. The establishment of the intermediate...

Properly drafted non-compete agreements, signed after May 2011, are enforceable in the State of Georgia. In fact, the laws governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements are favorable for...

The enactment of ARPA has sparked three (3) temporary but significant changes/provisions to group health plans and COBRA coverage. We have thoroughly analyzed these changes and have summarized, in...

Within the 1.9 Trillion dollar stimulus package is the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). This Act serves to extend the tax credits available to eligible employers under the Families First...