It is important that workers in Pennsylvania are properly classified as either employees or independent contractors. This is because employees enjoy rights and benefits that independent contractors do not. A worker is considered an independent contractor when they...
For many, workplace discrimination evokes a scenario in which an employer terminates, refuses to hire or promote or denies an employee a work-related benefit solely on account of an individual’s race, sex, national origin, color or religion. The most common complaint...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...