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Pennsylvania Rule on Calculating Overtime Takes Effect August 5. Are You Ready?
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry promulgated a new overtime regulation that will take effect on August 5. At first glance, the rule appears to merely prohibit the “fluctuating workweek” method of calculating overtime for salaried nonexempt employees. In fact, the rule radically changes the overtime calculations for all nonexempt employees – including those […]
When To Hire An Attorney After A Car Accident
If you are involved in a car accident, it can be difficult to know what you should do next. Car accident victims are often confused and disorientated after the event. It could be several days before you start to think about seeking compensation for a car accident that wasn’t your fault. You might not know […]
What Does Child Support Cover?
Child support is there to ensure that both parents support their child financially regardless of their relationship. Whether a couple remains friendly or moves far apart from each other, both parents have a duty to provide for their child. But what exactly does child support cover and who decides what the funds are used for? […]
How to Report Work Refusals
From the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: With the introduction of the new Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation System, employers may be searching for a way to report refusals of work. The system does not currently have a designated area where employers can easily make these reports. Employers are encouraged to continue to use the UC-1921W Online […]
How to Appeal From a Magisterial District Judge Judgment
So you have represented yourself and a Magisterial District Judgment has been entered again. What do you do? An appeal from a Magisterial District Judge is made to the Court of Common Pleas. The form used to file such an appeal is universal for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The form can be found here. The […]
