Pennsylvania’s New Overtime Rule Goes into Effect
By Katie Herrmann A final rule went into effect on October 3, 2020, amending Pennsylvania’s laws relating to overtime pay. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor […]
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New Pennsylvania App Can Tell You if You Have Been in Contact with Someone who Tested Positive for COVID-19
By Katie Herrmann “COVID Alert PA” is a new app that will alert residents if they have been exposed to someone who tested positive for […]
Pennsylvania Liquor Board Cracks Down on COVID-19 Violations
By: Kathryn Olon As the coronavirus continues to spread, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has increased compliance checks for restaurants and other establishments licensed to […]
Governor Wolf’s Coronavirus Actions Ruled Unconstitutional…What Happens Next?
By Katie Herrmann A federal judge ruled that Governor Tom Wolf’s actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic were unconstitutional. Judge William S. Stickman IV, […]
Governor Wolf Proposes Paid Sick Leave Legislation in Pennsylvania
By Kathryn Olon In light of continued concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus in Pennsylvania, Governor Wolf is encouraging lawmakers to pass legislation that […]
Pennsylvania Restaurants Now Allowed up to 50% Capacity
By Katie Herrmann After functioning at 25% capacity since July 15th, Pennsylvania restaurants will be allowed to increase indoor capacity to 50% starting on September […]
Pennsylvania’s Moratorium on Evictions Expires as CDC Implements New Nationwide Eviction Order
By Katie Herrmann Pennsylvania’s 6-month ban on evictions and foreclosures ended this week, which had the potential to leave thousands of Pennsylvanians at risk of […]
Governor Wolf Calls for the Legalization of Marijuana to Support Small Businesses Amidst Pandemic
By Katie Herrmann Will the COVID-19 pandemic promote the legalization of recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania? Governor Tom Wolf would like it to. As part of […]
Meet Katie Herrmann
Katie Herrmann, J.D. Candidate 2021, is the State Law Correspondent for the Duquesne Business Law Informant. She has unique in-house experience working for one of […]