As businesses open throughout the Lehigh Valley, legal and human resources experts are urging businesses to avoid liability issues by understanding the ever-evolving rules, especially as regions open in various phases without liability protections in place.
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Home workers need a safe, secure space, too
Numerous liability concerns will surround businesses that re-open over the next few weeks, but businesses also should be aware of issues for those who continue to work from home, including wage-and-hour rules.
Read More »Laying off workers? Here’s how to avoid ACA fines
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many businesses little choice but to cut down on staff, but choosing not to outright terminate an employee could leave you open to one of two penalties.
Read More »Lehigh Valley Business events are going virtual
For more than 20 years Lehigh Valley Business has been the leader locally in recognizing high-achieving businesses and leaders across various industries at its awards celebrations. We honor hundreds, from nonprofits and up-and-coming leaders to those who have attained legacy status. These events are core to our mission to provide news and information to ...
Read More »Pa. Chamber lays out plans for ‘Bringing Pa. Back’
As Pennsylvania businesses eye reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Chamber is setting out guidelines and advocating for policies to help in the process.
Read More »Pa landlords urged to postpone evictions due to COVID-19
Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro is urging landlords across the state to not begin any new eviction proceedings until at least July 15. One Easton landlords sees the possible negative consequences of such a move.
Read More »Owner of Chaar pet supply stores calls Covid shutdown a ‘disaster’
The owner of the family-operated Chaar, a Lehigh Valley-based chain of pet supply stores, said his company was thriving in the opening months of 2020. Then, the COVID-19 crisis hit. Chaar disagrees with the state's handling of the crisis and says that "the way things were done created a disaster for our economy."
Read More »“You can’t put the genie back in the bottle.” Telehealth is here to stay
Local health networks are embracing telehealth in the age of the coronavirus, and see it as a sea change in the industry moving forward.
Read More »Mental health workers tackle the ‘new normal’
One mental health professional opens up about how the industry and their clients are adjusting to life amid the pandemic.
Read More »Golf courses, marinas, private campgrounds to reopen May 1st in Pa.
Golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips and privately owned campgrounds in Pennsylvania may reopen statewide starting May 1, the Wolf administration announced.
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