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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are working in Pennsylvania, there are laws that protect you as an employee. Across the United States, the employment laws are similar although there are some subtle differences among the states. In the state of Pennsylvania, the minimum wage is $7.25/hour....
Many workplaces in Hershey can present dangers, and it is up to employers to ensure their workers are kept safe from workplace hazards. For example, railings must be installed on platforms and staircases, protective clothing and hard hats must be worn when needed, and...
Under at-will employment laws, employers have the right to terminate an employee for any legal reason. A legal reason does not always mean a fair one or one that makes sense. An employer may choose to fire you just because they do not like your personality. Employees,...
Restaurants and taverns are reopening with the economy. Tipped workers in those business, fortunately, also have greater wage rights. Tipped employees On August 5, 2022, tipped employees in Pennsylvania received additional employment law protections. These protections...
Responsible employers know about sexual harassment, generally, and they likely have policies in place to avoid it. However, some employers may not know about the other side of the sexual harassment coin, sexual favoritism. A type of sexual harassment Sexual...