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...
Employment Law
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...
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...
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’...
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...
What is a whistleblower and when can I become one?
If you have ever seen your employer doing something wrong, you can report their actions and hold them liable for their mistakes. An employee who exposes an employer’s wrongful actions is called a whistleblower. In Pennsylvania, the law protects both private and public...
Can your employer fire you for pumping at work?
If you have given birth, you may be anxious about returning to work when your family leave expires. After all, it can be heart-wrenching to leave a newborn to resume job duties. You should not, however, worry about expressing breast milk at work. Federal law requires...