When a Central Pennsylvania employer has to make the difficult decision to let an employee go, they should consider offering a severance agreement. Severance agreements are not mandatory under Pennsylvania law, so companies do not have to offer them. However,...
Year: 2022
After filing an EEOC charge, the next steps can take months
When we think about discrimination lawsuits, some may think about victims finally getting the justice they deserve. However, what many Lancaster County and York County residents do not realize is that the wheels of justice are often slow, even at the United States...
There is a way to resolve discrimination charges faster
Regardless of how long you have been in business, accusations of discrimination are hurtful and, potentially, extremely expensive, regardless of whether there is any truth to the allegations. This is because central Pennsylvania area (Lancaster County, York County,...
Software tools can contribute to disability discrimination
Expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities requires employers to navigate numerous issues: interview questions, providing for reasonable accommodations upon an employee’s request, and maintaining confidentiality. Businesses, however, continue to...
Do not assume salaried workers don’t get overtime
It is a common misunderstanding that salaried employees just do not have to be paid overtime. While a Pennsylvania employer’s decision to pay a flat salary is one requirement, an employer has to be sure to satisfy all legal conditions before declaring an employee...
Have you been asked illegal questions during an interview?
Employment law seeks to keep workers safe from harassment and discrimination throughout every aspect of the employment process. This includes when it comes to filling out applications and interviewing. If you left an interview thinking that you were asked some pretty...
Employers must be proactive to avoid pregnancy litigation
Running a business is complicated, but it can be rewarding. Indeed, being a successful entrepreneur is the American dream. Unfortunately, being the boss also means, eventually, hiring employees, and with employees come additional complications and requirements. This...
Seven tips for defending against your employer’s adverse actions
Regardless of its true reasoning, your employer is always going to have what it considers to be a valid justification for making an adverse employment decision. Therefore, if your employer demotes, reassigns, or fires you, then you can expect that their stated reasons...
Protecting a family farm with an estate plan and succession plan
Owning and operating a farm is not uncommon in Pennsylvania. For many, they seek to keep the farm in the family. While creating an estate plan is an excellent way to help memorialize these wishes, this is not the only way to create this protection for one’s farm....
How does probate work?
Estate planning issues continue after a person dies and their assets undergo distribution. Pennsylvania law requires probate to assure the proper and efficient distribution of estate assets and the protection of beneficiaries and creditors. Probate The probate and...