Social media is deeply ingrained in our business and personal culture, from sourcing social media for job applicants to create a cost-effective method of engagement. In the public sector, like school districts, law enforcement agencies, cities, there may be challenges to consider for social media compliance. Creating an internal/external social media policy could protect your […]
The question of gender, use of pronouns, and how to create a diversified and inclusive workplace is challenging. You can’t find employees? Maybe you’re not casting a wide enough net. Many employers are rewriting handbooks, company policies, and educating staff to promote inclusivity; others, have no idea where to start. N. Stotler Law wants to […]
The challenges of the pandemic will affect the rest of 2021. Last year, businesses sought to comply with evolving laws regarding a safe working environment, essential and non-essential employees, and how to manage a remote workforce. While the vaccine and lifting restrictions enable more workers to come back to the office, the after-effects of the […]
The US Department of Labor announced that a final rule clarifying standards for employees versus independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) became effective on March 8, 2021. If you have followed the news over the last few years, then you have undoubtedly noticed a continual battle between the classification of workers as […]
In 2020, significant aspects of our personal and professional lives have changed. That includes the way in which elected officials and staff operate our local government entities. In Pennsylvania, the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa C.S.A. §701 et seq. (the “Act”), is still in full force and effect, despite the actual limitations on operating during the […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the United States. Even though we are still battling this virus, the good news is that there are already several vaccines being distributed and used throughout the United States. More vaccines will likely be approved in the coming weeks and months, thereby speeding up the process of vaccine distribution throughout […]