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Default judgment awarded to Department of Labor against Yardley law firm
PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has awarded a default judgment to the Department of Labor, against a Yardley law firm that allegedly did not forward its employees’ 401K payments, in violation of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). -
Attorney: Companies should prepare for potential minimum wage hike
Small businesses in Pennsylvania and their customers would be among the most affected by a boost in the state's minimum wage, a Scranton attorney who represents business clients and employers says. -
Discrimination and retaliation claims against IBEW will not receive new trial
PHILADELPHIA – On Dec. 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled to deny a new trial to a woman who filed both federal and state race and gender discrimination claims, plus retaliation claims against her former employer. -
State Supreme Court affirms $122K judgment to nurse fired for not working overtime
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has affirmed a six-figure judgment to a nurse who claimed she was terminated for not agreeing to work overtime. -
Former Encorium Group Inc. sued for allegedly not providing retirement funds
A former Wayne company is being sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly not paying proper benefits before closing its doors. -
Washington County company sued over allegedly unpaid overtime wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against a Washington County company for allegedly misclassifying some of its employees and then refusing to pay them for overtime hours worked. -
Fraud defendants desire more time for evidence analysis
Defendants in a fraud action seek the permission of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas to have more time for evidence examination -
Federal court assumes jurisdiction over visa non-issuance
A motion to dismiss filed on behalf of U.S. Immigration Services and the Department of Justice regarding the non-issuance of an immigrant visa for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was denied in federal court on June 10 -
Federal court assumes jurisdiction over visa non-issuance
PHILADELPHIA – A motion to dismiss filed on behalf of U.S. Immigration Services and the Department of Justice regarding the non-issuance of an immigrant visa for lack of subject matter jurisdiction was denied in federal court on June 10. -
Property manager sues employer alleging willful wage evasion
A woman brought allegations against a property management firm and three of its officers alleging labor law violations from 2011 to 2015. Tammy Fogarty of Macungie sued Hereford Homes Greater Reading Management Corp.; David Rittenhouse, Emily D’Orsogna, and Scott Darrenkamp, all of Audubon, in the U.S. -
Worker claims Flint Energy owes him overtime pay
HARRISBURG - A Montoursville resident is bringing allegations against an Oklahoma-based corporation, alleging violation of employment law from 2012 to 2014. -
Worker brings employer to court to collect overtime pay
A Montoursville resident is bringing allegations against an Oklahoma-based corporation, alleging violation of employment law from 2012 to 2014. -
Suit: 7-Eleven illegally terminated Philly franchisee's contract
A Bucks County man who had started several 7-Eleven franchise stores in the Northeast -
Suit: Chemistry teacher fired after classroom break-in triggers PTSD
A former science teacher at the Valley Forge Military Academy says that his former -
Chester County college sues government over Obamacare contraception mandate
A Christian college based in Chester County has filed a federal suit with the U.S. District -
Former Pa. businessman sentenced for role in $136 million conspiracy
The former president of a Pennsylvania-based construction firm has been sentenced for his role in a massive, 15-year scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Transportation out of more than $136 million in state contracts that were intended to benefit firms managed by disadvantaged individuals. -
Catholic charities, Philadelphia Archdiocese sue federal government over ACA
A group of faith-based organizations, led by Catholic Charities and the Archdiocese of -
Grocery salesman seeks overtime pay in lawsuit
A salesman for a grocery distributor says he is entitled for overtime pay from his employer, according to a federal suit filed last week at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. -
Commonwealth Court denies Pittsburgh website 'Right to Know' request
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed a determination made by the Office of Open Records (OOR) and denied a Pittsburgh-based website's "Right to Know" request for access to hazardous chemical information. -
Chickie’s & Pete’s to pay $6.8 million to settle allegations it improperly withheld tips from workers
Popular Philadelphia sports bar and restaurant chain Chickie’s & Pete’s has agreed to pay more than 1,100 current and former employees $6.8 million to settle claims that it improperly withheld customers’ tips from them.