Pennsylvania’s sales tax is imposed only on the “service fee” portion of charges for “employment agency services,” “help supply services,” and “interior office building cleaning services” (collectively, the “Services”). See 72 P.S. §§ 7201(g)(6), 7204(51). The taxable “service fee” is the total charge for the Services less the “costs” of the supplied employee which are
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Understanding the EEOC’s Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace
On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a technical assistance document titled, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work.” The document is comprised of a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that provide guidance on what workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) policies and programs may
The Department of Homeland Security Puts Employees (and Employers) on Notice – Some Workers Are Expected to Lose Authorization to Work in the United States
On March 25, the Department of Homeland Security announced its intent to terminate the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela parole program in 30 days (April 24). The Biden-era CHNV program granted certain individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela lawful, non-citizen status allowing them to be present in the US for designated terms. Many
Employers’ Game Plan for Managing March Madness at Work
As winter turns to spring, the NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments are in full swing. March Madness is often viewed as an excellent way to build team spirit in the workplace — a little friendly competition never hurts anyone … right?
Impact on Workplace Productivity
There is a stigma that March
Did you know? IRS Form 1095-C
Did you know that you do not need to mail Form 1095-Cs if a notice is posted by March 3, 2025?
At the end of last year, a new law was enacted that would allow employers to provide Form 1095-C only if requested, so long as the employer complied with the IRS guidance. The IRS has
How To Prepare For And Navigate ICE Enforcement Actions
With the election of President Trump, we have begun to see the removal of undocumented aliens from the country. Many of our clients are seeing removal operations occurring in major cities being reported daily in the news. We have received numerous calls from clients who are concerned about the possibility of enforcement actions by ICE
Navigating 2025: Key updates in municipal labor and employment law – Webinar
On February 18, 2025, McNees attorneys Adam Santucci, Austin Wolfe, and Ryan Gonder and Dauphin County’s Deputy Director of Human Resources, Rob Morgan, will host a roundtable discussion focusing on recent and anticipated changes in municipal labor and employment law. The session will be held virtually from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Topics that will
Voluntary Buyouts: The Pros and Cons
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced that it offered voluntary buyouts to over two million federal employees. Employees who voluntarily resign their position will receive payments equal to approximately eight months of their salary. Obviously, the goal is to reduce the size of the federal workforce and related expenses.
From time to time, our clients ask
The Pendulum Has Swung – Changes for Federal Contractors Under the Trump Administration
Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees. The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued during the Johnson Administration. That executive order related specifically to taking affirmative action to avoid discrimination on the basis of sex, race, and ethnicity.
The Cumberland Principles – Guiding Future Development and Preservation in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, one of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania, adopted a new Comprehensive Plan on December 19, 2024 (“Plan”).
The Plan is organized around eight principles, identified as the “Cumberland Principles”: