Labor and Employment

Senate to Vote on Top FedEx Safety Official to Lead OSHA

Jan 03 2018
united states capitol building

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Dec. 13 approved President Trump’s pick, Scott A. Mugno, a long-time FedEx safety official, to serve as the next head of OSHA. Mr. Mugno, who was most recently vice president … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

The Lynch Law Group Continues to Expand Practice Areas

Nov 01 2017
Frank C. Botta, Esq.

Frank C. Botta Joins The Lynch Law Group to Launch Transportation Practice and Expand Labor and Employment Group The Lynch Law Group is pleased to welcome attorney Frank C. Botta, a transportation industry veteran, who joins the Firm to lead … →

Posted in Announcements, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch, Transportation

Government Rule on Employee Overtime Pay on Hold

Nov 30 2016
industrial worker and equipment

The News On November 22nd, a federal judge in Texas halted the implementation of a new government rule on employees eligible to receive overtime pay. The Backstory Under federal law, employers must pay certain workers overtime pay (i.e., “time-and-a-half”) if … →

Posted in Corporate, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Confidentiality Agreements Can Protect Sensitive Business Information

Nov 12 2015
man signing contract

All businesses have sensitive business information that, if misused, can be damaging. Customer pricing, supplier lists, supplier pricing, profit and loss information, internal procedures, and compensation information are just a few examples. And most businesses have employees, independent contractors, or … →

Posted in Corporate, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

6 Things Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know Before Implementing Workplace Drug Testing

Apr 20 2015

Have you adopted a Drug and Alcohol Policy?  Drug testing programs work best when implemented based on a clear, written policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Pros and Cons of Criminal Background Checks

Feb 23 2015

Many companies have made criminal background checks a standard part of their hiring process, but are they worthwhile for the average small business?  Employers in certain sectors, such as child care, are required to screen applicants for specific crimes.  Other … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Have You Read Your Employee Handbook Lately?

Nov 21 2014

Most companies with more than a few employees have an employee handbook, which, in an ideal world, provides a positive representation of the business and its culture and clearly spells out the company’s policies and procedures on all major issues … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

OSHA’S Multiemployer Citation Policy

Mar 04 2014

How the Issuance of an OSHA Citation Can Affect Your Liability Position in a Third Party  Personal Injury Suit  Many of our clients are required to perform their business operations in accordance with the Occupational Safety & Health Act (“OSHA”) and the … →

Posted in Labor and Employment, Legal Watch