A recent article in the New York Times reported survey results showing that one-third of the people surveyed did not know that "Obamacare" and the "Affordable Care Act" refer to the same law. Even more people – more than 60 percent! – did not know what would happen if the ACA is repealed. So what could happen? The consequences could be huge – and may affect you and your family.

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For the past few years, there has been a concerted attack mounted by various conservative groups against labor organizations representing public sector workers. The attacks include promoting state legislation abolishing collective bargaining by public workers outright or seriously eroding the rights of public workers to negotiate over wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment.

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Much has been reported about a new Philadelphia ordinance that makes it illegal for employers to ask job applicants about their salary history. But the ordinance goes beyond that simple sound bite.

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Attorneys Kelly Ann Brogan and Lauren Hoye have been promoted to partner. Both new partners focus their practice on employment law and exemplify excellent client service.

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There has been increasing movement on a national basis to reduce workers' compensation benefits in various ways. These have taken the form of, for example, reductions in benefits, exclusions of certain conditions from coverage, more stringent reporting requirements, reduced eligibility periods, and – the most draconian – authorization for employers to opt-out entirely from the workers' compensation system.

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People often worry about the effect of bankruptcy on their credit rating and of course, a good credit rating is extremely helpful if you are trying to buy a house or a car. Bankruptcy is rarely the first choice for dealing with debt, and, therefore, if your attorney finds that bankruptcy is your best alternative to a bad situation, your credit rating can't be your primary concern.

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The first blog in a series about the Family and Medical Leave Act provides a basic overview of the FMLA. Part I provides an overview of: what employees/employers are covered by the FMLA; how much leave an employee is entitled to under the FMLA; and what circumstances qualify for FMLA leave.

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Early in the 20th century, many states enacted legislation making it easier for workers injured at work to receive compensation while disabled from Workers' Compensation: A Workers' Right that Warrants Protectionwork injuries. Workers were no longer required to prove negligence in civil court in order to receive compensation for work injuries.

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As the end of the year comes to a close, you may need to make certain decisions relating to your employer-provided health care benefits. If your employer offers a Health Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), you might have questions about how an FSA works and whether it makes sense for you to participate.

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Did you know that Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Act covers injuries caused or aggravated by physically demanding or repetitive job activities? An injury does not have to be pinpointed to a specific incident or event. Every day at work constitutes a separate trauma that contributes to the eventual work injury. This is what is known as a "repetitive" or a "cumulative" injury.

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