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Barley Snyder Attorneys Sarah Doyle and Jayne Katherman Named Central Penn Business Journal Women of Influence Honorees
For Immediate Release York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that attorney Sarah L. Doyle has been named Central P...
Learn MoreFederal Reclassification of Medical Marijuana: What Pennsylvania Employers Should Do Now
Effective April 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration moved marijuana dispensed t...
Learn MoreU.S. Department of Labor Proposes Rule to Establish Single Joint Employer Standard Across its Federal Statutes
In an effort to create a unified federal joint employer test, on April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and...
Learn MoreFTC Non‑Compete Enforcement Heats Up: What the Rollins Settlement Means for Employers
BackgroundOn April 15, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Rollins, Inc., the parent compa...
Learn MoreBarley Snyder Named Central Penn Business Journal Legacy Business Honoree for Second Consecutive Year
For Immediate Release Lancaster, Pa. – As Barley Snyder celebrates 70 years of service, the firm has once again been named ...
Learn MoreMilitary Leave Requests? A Reminder on Paid Military Leave Obligations
As we see an uptick in questions around military leave law compliance, recent class action lawsuits and settlements involving...
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Barley Snyder Partner Kevin Moore Honored by IM ABLE Foundation as 2026 Community Motivator of the Year
For Immediate Release Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Kevin A. Moore has been named the re...
Learn MoreNew Executive Order Addresses Immediate DEI Compliance Considerations for Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, the White House issued an Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors....
Learn MoreNLRB General Counsel Issues Updated Guidance on Unfair Labor Practice Matters
The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board has issued updated guidance (Memorandum GC 26-03) on the handling o...
Learn MoreU.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rule Redefining Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued a proposed rule that would rescind and replace the 2024 independent contr...
Learn MoreFY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Opens: Key Changes and Critical Deadlines for Employers
OverviewU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial electronic registration period for t...
Learn MoreThird Circuit Expands CHRIA’s Reach: A Shift in Pennsylvania Hiring Law
A January 2026 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit clarifies and expands how Pennsylvania’s Crimina...
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