With the year coming to an end, no one wants to celebrate the coming year with a job loss. While there are terms and agreements that go into each hire, the reality is that being terminated is not always straightforward or an unconstrained right of an employer. A...
Year: 2023
Local grocery store chain sued for violating ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides many important protections to employees. One of these is forbidding employers from requiring employees to undergo medical examinations or answer questions that are designed to determine if they have a disability....
The basic building blocks of an estate plan
Many people in Pennsylvania who are looking into estate planning begin with the same question: Where do I start? Anyone who has done even a cursory bit of research probably knows that there are plenty of options to consider when it comes to estate planning – but what...
Keep estate administration in mind when creating an estate plan
Being named as a personal representative for a loved one’s estate may feel like an honor; however, it is a role that needs to be taken seriously, as it requires numerous serious tasks and decisions to be made. Estate administration is not always straightforward and...
What should a severance agreement include?
Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state, which means that as an employer, you do not necessarily need a reason to terminate an employee, so long as your reason does not violate laws against discrimination or other restrictions. However, terminating employees is...
Avoid these mistakes in your severance agreements
Severance agreements are commonly used when employees leave a company. A severance agreement is a contract between you and your employee that dictates the terms surrounding their leaving. A severance agreement usually provides the employee with a benefit, such as a...
Many Pennsylvania residents work in the deadliest jobs
Some of Central Pennsylvania’s larger industries include forestry work and jobs related to hunting and fishing. According to a recent article, these industries rank as the deadliest and second deadliest in the country. This ranking is based on the number of fatalities...
What is a hostile work environment?
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...
Understanding ADA violations in the workplace
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...
Proving wrongful termination can be challenging
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...