If you are a breastfeeding employee in Pennsylvania, it is essential to know that you have specific rights to support your needs during the workday. Both federal and state laws provide protections that ensure you have the necessary accommodations to express breast...
Although a will is an important piece of an estate plan, a trust could be beneficial for you as well. Contrary to what you might believe, trusts are not only for people with significant assets or income. Before you decide if setting up a trust is right for you, it is...
Pennsylvania employers have a legal duty to provide their employees with a safe and healthy work environment. This means addressing any workplace hazards and providing employees with proper training and adequate equipment that allows them to do their jobs safely....
Everyone experiences problems at work. But it can be hard to know if the problems are legitimate or if you are a victim of workplace retaliation. The word retaliation gets used a lot when an employee has a bad work experience. But retaliation is more than your...
A code of conduct in the workplace outlines the expected behaviors and ethical standards within a company. It serves as a guide for all members of the organization, including the employer. But, what occurs when the employer themselves violates this code? This question...
Sexual harassment is a critical workplace issue that can have serious legal and financial repercussions for Pennsylvania businesses. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces federal laws prohibiting such harassment. And, there are effective strategies for...
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a landmark rule effectively banning non-compete agreements nationwide. This rule has profound implications for employers, including those in Pennsylvania, where non-compete agreements were previously enforceable...
Many high-profile Pennsylvania employment disputes have centered on harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination and other forms of mistreatment. In many cases, these disputes boil down to a problem with wages. Addressing wage disparity has long been an objective...
Workplace discrimination can leave you feeling cheated out of your job and your career. Yet, a lot of people who are subjected to discrimination at work fail to recognize it as wrongdoing on the part of their employer. Instead, they take their employer at their word...
Being a personal representative for an estate in Pennsylvania involves many responsibilities. The best qualities for a personal representative to have include being responsible, dependable, organized and trustworthy. Additionally, a personal representative must be...