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Abercrombie & Fitch Loses Religious Discrimination Case Before the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. In this case, Samantha Elauf, a devout Muslim woman who wore a hijab – the traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women – alleged she was discriminated against by Abercrombie and Fitch, the once-popular U.S. clothing… Continue
Department of Labor Announces New Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Rule Regarding Exempt Employees
As anticipated for the past year, the DOL has announced a proposed rule change that would broaden federal overtime pay regulations by raising the minimum salary from $455 per week or $23,660 per year to $921 per week or $47,892 per year to qualify for the FLSA’s white collar overtime… Continue
EEOC: Sexual Orientation Discrimination Is Gender Discrimination Under Title VII
On July 23, 2015, the EEOC ruled that discrimination based upon an applicant’s or employee’s sexual orientation is a violation of Title VII’s gender discrimination protection. While the EEOC had previously argued with success that gender stereotyping is unlawful discrimination (e.g. discriminating on the basis of effeminacy for men or… Continue
Elvin Kraybill and Everence Representatives Present Interactive Estate Planning Seminar
On March 26 GKH attorney Elvin Kraybill joined Everence’s Clair Sauder and Nikki Shingle for an interactive and educational seminar at the Landis Homes Campus. A standing room only crowd had a chance to ask estate planning questions to an attorney, a financial planner, and a charitable service representative. Participants… Continue
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Amendments
Pennsylvania’s Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (“HICPA”), originally enacted in 2009, was recently updated to address time and materials contracts. HIPCA is intended to enhance consumer protections in residential home construction projects. HICPA requires that residential contractors performing covered home improvements must display a HICPA registration number and use a… Continue
Corporate Practice Group Offers Seminar on Nonprofits
Clients of GKH are invited to a free seminar, “Hot Topics for Nonprofits,” on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Eden Resort and Suites. GKH corporate attorneys Peter Kraybill, Jeff Worley, Don Hess and Jonna Stratton will present must-have information for anyone involved with nonprofits. To view the invitation, including a list… Continue
Are Your Child Protection Policies Compliant?
Now is the time for churches or other organizations to review their child protection policies to ensure they comply with Pennsylvania’s Act 153, which revised the Child Protective Services Law in 2014. Also known as “the background check” law, Act 153 provides long-awaited clarification for when and how to do… Continue
Lindsay O’Neil Makes Local Legal History
Lindsay O’Neil grew up watching her mother, Heather Mumma Harner, practice law from her home office. After graduating from Franklin & Marshall College with a B.A. in English and philosophy, Lindsay decided to explore the possibility of her own career in law. After working as a paralegal in a Delaware… Continue
Strategies To Protect Your Business
GKH clients are invited to a complimentary breakfast seminar titled “Armor-Plating Your Business” on Wednesday, November 5, at the Eden Resort & Suites. Corporate Practice Group attorneys Peter Kraybill, Jeff Worley, Jonna Stratton and Don Hess will present on a variety of topics of interest to business owners. To view… Continue
New IRS Form 1023-EZ May Speed Up 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Applications
On July 1, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service announced the release of the new Form 1023-EZ, a shorter application aimed to help small charities apply for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Compared with the 26-page Form 1023, this three-page form is expected to streamline the application for small organizations and speed… Continue