Legal Insights
Non-Solicitation Agreements- The Third Rail of Employee Mobility Law
When an ex-employee works for a competitor, the violation of a non-compete covenant is clear-cut. But few employment contracts define what it means to “solicit”. What is a non-solicitation agreement? Non-solicitation agreements prevent a departing employee from soliciting the old employer’s customers or workforce to do business or work with a new employer. These clauses […]
Employers Can Now Use After-Acquired Evidence in Court to Show Employee Wasn’t Qualified For the Job
The Anthony decision provides welcome support for employers who find that a discrimination plaintiff has concealed a lack of basic credentials to hold a job. In April 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an employer can defeat an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claim with after-acquired evidence that the ex-employee lacked a […]
Business Owners in PA – Your Reopening Questions Answered
As PA counties move into the green phase of reopening and non-essential business commences, employers and business owners in PA have many questions. We have compiled and answered some the most important questions below. by Employment Attorneys James B. Shrimp and Thomas D. Rees 1. My business has reopened and I have an employee that […]
Business Interruption Insurance in PA – Are You Really Covered During the Pandemic?
Many business owners had insurance policies that included “business interruption” coverage. If the pandemic isn’t business interruption, what is? As the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 swept into the United States and stay at home orders and mandatory business closures rolled out of governors’ offices like water over Niagara Falls, business owners, small, medium and […]
PA Commercial Property Owners: Should You Consider Appealing Your Property Tax Assessments During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
May 2020 marks the second month where lost business revenues, unpaid rent and tenant expense reimbursement could have a significant impact on landlords and owners of commercial and residential income producing properties. What can be done? With the near universal loss of business revenue during the coronavirus pandemic, everyone is being affected. Lawmakers have enacted […]
PA Support Modifications in the Time of COVID-19
In light of the pandemic and its impact on employment and income, is it possible you are paying too much or receiving too little under your current child, spousal, or APL support order? Do you currently have a support order (child/spousal/APL) in place? Has your income been affected by the coronavirus pandemic? Are you concerned, […]
Delco: You Could Save Money by Appealing Your Property Assessment
If you own property in Delaware County PA, you may be able to challenge the County’s new property assessments. This could mean saving big on taxes in the future. Update: 7/13/20: Pursuant to an emergency order of the Delaware County Court it Common Pleas, the new due date for all assessment appeals has been moved […]
Which Parent Gets the $500 Child Stimulus Payment and How Does It Impact Support?
The CARES Act is distributing $500 stimulus payments for each qualifying child during the coronavirus pandemic. For those that are divorced, which parent gets it? Family Law Attorney Elizabeth Early explains. Disclaimer: The regulations and guidance relating to the CARES Act payments continue to develop and are far from complete. The guidance in this blog […]
How does the Relief For Workers Act Affect Unemployment Compensation Claims?
The new act removes restrictions on eligibility for unemployment compensation, raises the dollar benefit amount; and increases the maximum weeks for collection.
5 Tips for an Amicable Divorce
It sounds like any oxymoron. An amicable divorce? It’s possible, by following these tips from Family Law Attorney, Elizabeth C. Early. Consider using a neutral third party to guide legal discussion. The inside of a courtroom is not the best environment for cooperative settlement discussions and solution seeking if you’re trying to arrive at an […]