Allegheny County Paid Parental Leave Legislation Moves Closer to Enactment
Allegheny County’s revised paid parental leave proposal now heads to County Council for final approval.
Act 111 Deadline Alert: Protecting Municipal Budgets Against Historic Healthcare Cost Increases
Pennsylvania municipalities facing Act 111 arbitration should act quickly to protect their budgets, preserve healthcare options, and meet critical response deadlines.
COLA for Retired Teachers, Police, and Firefighters Signed Into Law
Governor Josh Shapiro has signed Act 21 of 2026 into law, providing long-awaited cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for eligible retired teachers, police officers, firefighters, and state employees in Pennsylvania. Learn who qualifies, how the increases work, and when retirees can expect to receive the additional benefits.
The Supreme Court Held that a Retiree is Not a Qualified Individual Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Supreme Court held that retirees are not “qualified individuals” under the ADA, limiting post-retirement benefit claims but leaving room under other federal and state laws.
Final Rules Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Aim to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment
On September 9, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Human and Health Services, and Treasury released final rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.