McElroy Law Firm LLC

06/02/2026

Are you a server, bartender, tipped employee, or even a business owner who has tipped employees?

Watch Rachel break down the importance of making sure you are treating tipped employees correctly when it comes to pay.

05/29/2026

Don’t make this crucial mistake when hiring workers for your business.

Alex McElroy breaks down how to make sure your business is in compliance with Pa Labor Laws.

05/22/2026

We are officially approaching the halfway mark of the year. Is your business where you thought it would be? 📈

As an entrepreneur or business leader, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the legal "health" of your company. Alex McElroy often tells our clients that the best time to fix a problem is before it starts.

Whether you need to:

Review your employment contracts to ensure compliance,

Finalize those pending real estate transactions, or

Tighten up your internal governance...
..now is the time to audit your legal standing so you can finish the year strong. Don't wait for a crisis to realize your foundation has a crack.

💡 Let’s get your business set up for a successful Q3 and Q4. Reach out to Alex and the team at McElroy Law Firm today for a mid-year consultation.

05/14/2026

Have you ever wondered who helps navigate the rules behind local property developments, public contracts, or town ordinances? 📋

Meet Sarah, our newest attorney at McElroy Law Firm with a concentration in Municipal Law.

Whether it’s helping a local board interpret new legislation or assisting with community planning, Sarah’s work touches the everyday lives of people right here in the Pittsburgh area. Her attention to detail and commitment to public service make her an incredible asset to our firm and our clients.

Welcome to the team, Sarah! We’re proud to have your expertise in our corner.

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Know your rights! We discuss topics such as sexual harassment in the workplace, workplace discrimination, what to do if your boss doesn't pay you, wrongful termination, FMLA leave, COVID-19 employment and other topics of interest to employees.

05/11/2026

WWD if you got a $35M legal bill? Right now BigLaw Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr is facing a legal challenge to their bill which includes $162,000 charged in one day and top partners billing $2,095 per hour.

If you are looking for legal representation don't discount or overlook smaller law firms. They often charge significantly less per hour which means they can work more hours on your case before you hit sky high bills like the one above. Because if a motion takes 10 hours to write, it takes 10 hours. BigLaw attorneys are not magic, they still have to spend time working on the case.

Brazilian billionaire Alberto Safra is challenging a $35 million bill from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, which included charges from one partner who said he worked more than 19 hours in one day.

05/04/2026

On Friday evening we attended the Cancer Bridges fundraiser, and were proud to sponsor the raffle and auction. We found out about the organization from my friend Robert Tokay, whose company, Key Performance Consultants, was also a sponsor. Both Rachel and I have been recently affected by close family members with cancer, and know how incredibly important it is for those going through it to have a supportive community. Cancer Bridges supports those impacted by cancer through a variety of free programs and services. It was a wonderful event, and we let them know that we would happy to help the organization in the future.

05/01/2026

It's Friday and Jasper is hanging out with Sarah helping her get some work done!

04/30/2026

Do you have to cancel your vacation plans?

04/24/2026

01/26/2026

Just remember PA has the Failure to Report to Work During a State of Emergency Act (Act of Jan. 29, 1998, P.L. 22, No. 4), which prohibits employers from terminating or disciplining an employee who is unable to report to work due to road closures caused by a Governor-declared state of emergency. The law defines discipline broadly and includes actions that negatively affect pay, job status, promotion opportunities, or employee benefits. While employers are not required to pay wages for missed workdays under these circumstances, employees have legal remedies if the law is intentionally violated.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/US/HTM/1998/0/0004..HTM

This post is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; employment situations are fact-specific, and individuals with questions about how this law applies to their circumstances should consult an employment attorney.

Prohibiting termination and discipline of an employee for failing to report to work during a state of emergency; and providing penalties.