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...
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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...
How to avoid discriminatory practices as an employer
Your business wouldn’t work without your employees, and the happier they are with their job, the more likely it will be for your business to succeed. Because of this, it is important to take measures to avoid discriminatory practices that could affect your employees’...
We had a contract, but they didn’t follow through
Contractual agreements outline the terms established between two parties. Contracts typically describe what’s being exchanged, list the timeframe involved and specify each party’s rights and responsibilities. Unfortunately, not everyone commits accordingly. A breach...
Age-related severance agreements must meet certain requirements
Severance agreements for departing employees aged 40 and older must adhere to certain requirements or risk being unenforceable in a court of law. If you are among this group, what is your next step once you have a severance agreement in your hands? About severance...
How do I protect my rights if I am in a serious car accident?
Extreme speeding is a big problem. Although people were driving fewer miles during the pandemic, it appears that the miles they were driving were often much faster than before. Police throughout the country are reporting an increase in the number of tickets they write...