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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...