On May 27, 2025, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights Act (POWER Act). The ordinance, found here, aims to enhance protections related to paid sick leave, wage theft, and domestic worker rights. The POWER Act also provides for anti-retaliation protections, and it authorizes the Office of Work Protection (OWP) to investigate and enforce all provisions.… Continue Reading
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Last Chance to Register for the 2024 HR Legal Summit!
September 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Are you an HR professional, employment attorney, or organizational leader? Don’t forget to register for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit. Co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM, this must-attend summit will help you stay abreast of critical legal developments affecting human resources departments, earn SHRM/HRCI recertification credits or CLE credits, and connect with other HR professionals.… Continue Reading
Save Your Seat for the 2024 HR Legal Summit
September 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Are you an HR professional, employment attorney, or organizational leader? Don’t forget to register for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit. Co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM, this must-attend summit will help you stay abreast of critical legal developments affecting human resources departments, earn SHRM/HRCI recertification credits or CLE credits, and connect with other HR professionals.… Continue Reading

Join Us at the 2024 HR Legal Summit – Register Today!
Please join us for the 12th Annual HR Legal Summit co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM. This year’s HR Legal Summit will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The Summit is relevant for HR professionals, employment attorneys, and anyone who wants to ensure they remain current on legal developments impacting Human Resources. … Continue Reading
PA Supreme Court Holds that Philadelphia Taxpayer may not Claim City Wage Tax Credit for Taxes Paid to Another State
In a 3-2 decision in Zilka v. Tax Review Board, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the Commonwealth Court and sided with the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue in a case addressing whether a City resident was entitled to a credit for state-level taxes paid to Delaware.
During the tax years at issue, the taxpayer was a resident of Philadelphia who worked full-time in Wilmington, Delaware. … Continue Reading

Join Us at the 2023 HR Legal Summit – Register Today!
Please join us for the 11th Annual HR Legal Summit, co-sponsored by Ballard Spahr and SEPA SHRM. This year’s HR Legal Summit will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The Summit is relevant for HR professionals, employment attorneys, and ANYONE who performs, or advises on, HR-related tasks.… Continue Reading
Philadelphia Ordinance Requires Reporting of Changes to Federal Taxable Income
Philadelphia City Council enacted an ordinance, effective immediately, requiring all Philadelphia taxpayers to report any changes to their federal taxable income (as a result of a resolution of an audit, agreement with the IRS or court proceeding) to the Philadelphia Revenue Department (the Department). See our Tax colleagues’ more detailed alert on this ordinance here.… Continue Reading