Many Americans working full-time spend at least 40 hours a week in the workplace. That is why it should come as no surprise that these workers generally want their work environment to be pleasant. While that may be their hope or expectation, often times, a colleague...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee based on their disability. The ADA is intended to support equal opportunities in the workplace and requires that employers with 15 or more employees provide...
Losing a job is a devastating experience for most people. For many of us, our jobs are more than just a paycheck. They allow us an opportunity to use our skills and knowledge, as well as provide us with a daily purpose and social interaction. A job loss is even worse...
Many people, in casual conversation, refer to anyone doing work for a company as an employee. Technically; however, not all workers are considered employees. Some workers are classified as independent contractors and are, therefore, not entitled to the same benefits...
A will is a type of a legal document that provides details on how you would like your assets to be distributed after your passing. Therefore, ensuring you are compliant with your state’s requirements to execute a will is an essential part of the estate planning...
Workplace discrimination claims are as common today as they have ever been. Workers are becoming more aware of their rights, which means that you as an employer need to do everything you can to ensure that you’re abiding by the law and protecting those workers’...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides leave to eligible employees who need time away from work for family and medical reasons. The leave time isn’t necessarily paid, but the employee’s job is protected while they are exercising their rights under the FMLA....
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,...