Business contracts are agreements built on trust and upheld by the law. Contracts lie at the heart of most partnerships, deals and employment relationships, and it can be a costly betrayal when one party violates the terms agreed upon in the document. There are...
Coatesville, Pennsylvania Law Blog
Sexual harassment basics for business owners
Mainstream media has cast new light on workplace sexual harassment in recent years. Every business owner should be aware not only of what constitutes sexual harassment but also how to handle those complaints. Mistakes in responding to a complaint can be costly to a...
How can you help your family avoid probate?
If you create a will stating how you intend to distribute your assets after your death, it will go through a court authentication process called probate. These proceedings can be lengthy and costly for your grieving family. Thankfully, Pennsylvania law offers several...
What elements prove wrongful termination in Pennsylvania?
Employers must consider state and federal laws when hiring and firing personnel. Employment is at-will in Pennsylvania, meaning managers do not need to give notice or a reason when changing wages and benefits or terminating an associate. However, in some situations,...
New federal law ends required arbitration for workplace sexual harassment claims
For years, it has been the policy of most, if not all, larger employers in Chester County to have new hires agree that if they ever bring a legal claim of sexual harassment against the company, the matter must go to arbitration instead of trial. This is seen as...
Study confirms discrimination in the retail industry
Like other industries, the retail industry has experienced its share of employee discrimination. In some situations, minority workers receive significantly less pay along with fewer opportunities for promotion. A 2015 report revealed that Black and Latino retail...
What is a reasonable accommodation?
Employees are one of the most important assets your business has. When you can create a supportive environment for your employees with disabilities, you can create a welcoming workplace for all of your staff. Part of supporting an employee with a disability is...
Questionable behavior of an executor
In some cases, choosing an executor may be similar to rolling dice. You may be taking a chance. Executors have a great responsibility in settling an estate. This is why great thought and consideration must take place when selecting one. Sometimes, though, the chosen...
What exactly does at-will employment mean?
When you go to work every day, you expect to perform your job duties in exchange for a regular paycheck. Even if you are good at your job, you may have some concerns about your future employment. That is, you may worry about your employer firing you or deciding to...
Should probate be avoided?
It is common for people to mention probate when talking about estate planning. If you have not heard the term before, probate is a legal procedure in which the courts supervise the collection, management and distribution of a person’s estate after their death. This...