Many employees are eligible to take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, also known as FMLA, but they may not understand what criteria must be met in order to qualify. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is available to employees who work for public...

Year: 2021
Understanding the law of wrongful termination
Pennsylvania is known as an “at will” employment state. This means that, in the absence of a written employment contract signed by both parties, the relationship between an employer and an employee exists at the will of the each of the parties; the employer can fire...
Why your business should be using progressive discipline
Although much of owning a business is about increasing market share and maximizing profits, true success also requires you to implement risk mitigation strategies. If you can reduce or eliminate the possibility of being found legally liable for damages caused to other...
Basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Many people in Central Pennsylvania know that there are some family commitments that require a person to be away from work for a considerable period of time. However, the worry for employees to take a long leave is job security. Fortunately, federal laws protect such...
What are the duties of an estate’s executor?
You might have heard the term “executor” when it comes to estates and estate planning. Maybe you were chosen as the executor of an estate yourself. However, that does not necessarily mean that you understand everything that is involved with being an executor. What is...