Contributory employers must pay unemployment taxes for all employees, but no tax is paid for independent contractors who provide services to businesses. Under the law, workers are presumed to Read More …
Due to business closures and restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state and local governments are mobilizing to provide economic relief for businesses and individuals who are facing Read More …
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal and state governments and courts have taken measures to protect tenants from being evicted from their homes. On March 18, 2020, the Read More …
On March 27, 2020, Governor Wolf signed Act 9 of 2020 into law. This law amends Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation law in several ways. First, the Act requires employers to Read More …
The Pennsylvania Secretary of the Department of Health has issued new requirements for businesses that are allowed to operate under the Governor’s Order regarding life-sustaining businesses. The Order goes Read More …
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“the Act”) provides for a paid sick leave of up to 80 hours, as well as extended Family Medical Leave (“extended FML”) for Read More …
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) became law. Among other things, the CARES Act expands unemployment benefits for workers affected by Read More …