By Holly Otterbein – The law will go into effect in three months. Did its anticipated passage help Philly land the DNC? – Mayor Michael Nutter signed mandatory paid sick leave into law Thursday, just hours after City Council passed…
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Philadelphia will host 2016 Democratic National Convention
By Francis Hilario – The Democratic Party has chosen Philadelphia to host its 2016 national convention. “In addition to their commitment to a seamless and safe convention, Philadelphia’s deep rooted place in American history provides a perfect setting for this…
Wolf proposes 5 percent tax on gas drillers to fund education
By Katie Colaneri – Governor Tom Wolf made good on a campaign promise Wednesday and proposed a severance tax on natural gas drilling. Speaking in an elementary school classroom in Thorndale, Chester County, Wolf said the “lion’s share” of the…
What you need to do to get a reasonable accommodation for your disability
By Julie Foster – Note: This information does not constitute legal advice. The law is constantly changing and application of the ADA depends on the specific circumstances of each case. Consult an attorney when faced with legal issues. – The…
Largest oil workers strike in decades expands
By Laura Clawson – The oil workers strike widened over the weekend, with 1,400 workers at two BP refineries in Indiana and Ohio walking out: The first nationwide strike by oil refinery workers since 1980, the addition of BP’s Whiting,…
