In Pennsylvania, when allegations of workplace wrongdoing are made, it is automatically viewed as being due to harassment, racial discrimination, gender discrimination and other common complaints in the current climate. However, there are many other ways in which...
When servers at a restaurant or stylists at a salon earn tips, they sometimes agree to combine their tips in a pool and share them equally. Tip pooling is common in the service industry. But can an employer require workers to combine their tips in a tip pool, even if...
When creating an estate plan, many are concerned about the contents of the documents included, and for a good reason. What is memorialized in your estate plan will designate how your estate is administered. Whether you drafted your estate plan to avoid probate or not,...
In recent years as employment law and disputes about various issues have gotten more attention from the media and the public, employers are cast as being in the wrong. In truth, employers have rights too and that include deciding if they want to keep an employee or...
The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, protects people who have a disability. Among other things, the ADA prevents employers from unlawfully discriminating against disabled employees and job applicants. The ADA applies to employers with 15 or more employees. To...
Employers focus on their customers, their employees and their bottom line. Part of this trifecta are the various business agreements that intermingle among them, which unfortunately can include severance agreements, especially these days. However, a recent decision by...
It is never too early to set up an estate plan, and doing so is a wise and responsible decision. As you begin setting up your plan, there are some common mistakes that you should avoid. An estate plan is more than just a will Remember to think broadly. Do not assume...
Pennsylvania has many laws that protect you as an employee in case your employer does something that is illegal or that seems unethical and unfair to you. For example, if you have been terminated from your job and you don't understand why or feel that your employer...
Losing a job can be a painful experience for anyone, whether they are fairly new to the company or a seasoned employee with decades of experience. Many terminated employees quickly move onto other opportunities, but some may have a more difficult time letting go. Some...
There have been more sexual harassment lawsuits against employers over the last several years as this misconduct became publicized. But nondisclosure clauses and forced arbitration agreements allow this problem to continue in many cases by compelling victims to remain...