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Anyone considering the purchase of an existing Pennsylvania business should be aware of Pennsylvania’s “Bulk Sales” laws. These statutes are designed to protect the Commonwealth’s ability to collect unpaid taxes from a business seller, but also provide the buyer with immunity from successor liability for the seller’s unpaid tax obligations to the state. Wise buyers will comply with the pre-close notice requirements to the Department of Revenue and the Department of Labor in order to mitigat...

As school bus operators prepare to review their employee handbooks and policies over the summer months, special attention should be paid to any language in the handbook or separate policy regarding employee benefits and leave. School bus operators often employ both full-time and part-time staff, and like most employers, typically provide benefits to full-time employees that part-time employees do not receive. Additionally, it is not uncommon for employers to have benefits policies that do not ac...

As most school bus operators know, when it comes to human resources, compliance is often the primary focus. However, there are other elements of effective human resources management that extend beyond compliance, such as communication and compassion. School bus operators, like most employers, are frequently faced with workplace issues where clear communication and compassion can make a difference.

In last months issue of Mind Your Business: PA School Bus Edition, we discussed the job duties test as a component of determining whether an employee is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). However, the job duties test is only half of the analysis. To qualify for most exemptions under the FLSA, employees must satisfy both the duties test and the salary test.

Libraries rely on many employees to keep public services running each day. A single library may employ directors, branch managers, professional librarians, circulation assistants, pages, custodians, technology staff, and administrative personnel. Because these roles often overlap, employee classification can be difficult for library boards and administrators. This is especially true in smaller libraries, where one employee may supervise staff, serve patrons, prepare reports, and assist with d...

Matt Jandrisavitz represented the Pennsylvania Business Brokers Association (PBBA) at the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Matt and Rich Kelly joined in several days of workshops and presentations discussing the latest issues and opportunities in buy/sell business transactions.

Insurance requirements for school bus contractors differ from state to state. While some states have specific requirements for school buses, other states only have requirements if some other type of charter transportation is required. These state requirements may also vary depending on the type of vehicle used, such as a school bus or school van. School transportation contractors should be aware that, in certain instances, federal insurance requirements may also apply. Whether or not federal ins...