As an employment law lawyer in Philadelphia, folks often approach me with questions about how employment law pertains to their business. It can be challenging for a business owner to keep up-to-date with the most current laws and regulations, especially if he or she owns a small business that may be exempt from some laws. In addition, having to consider both state and federal laws can be overwhelming for any company. Sherr Law Group works with … [Read more...]
The Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act
The Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act allows police officers, sheriffs, correctional employees, firefighters, drug enforcement agents, port authority police, and special agents of the Office of Attorney General to receive their complete regular salary, tax-free, when they are injured while performing their duties. The law should reside in the knowledge of labor and worker’s compensation attorneys as it directly affects the way compensation can be received by … [Read more...]
The Use of Mediation for Construction Accidents
Ronald Sherr, Attorney | The percentage of plaintiffs' verdicts in Philadelphia Common Pleas Courts has decreased dramatically in 2015. It is most noticeable in construction cases. Construction cases are complex, costly and tough to win in jury trials. They usually involve multiple defendants in different disciplines and require expert testimony that is difficult to communicate to a jury. Multiple defendants may result in multiple … [Read more...]