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...
Employment Law (Employee)
Sexual favoritism in the workplace
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...
What is Act 72 and how does it impact construction workers?
In Pennsylvania, the construction industry has long had trouble with employers taking advantage of employees. Offering a job for cash may be enticing, but it can deprive workers of the full pay they are entitled to. The Construction Worker Misclassification Act – Act...
What is employee misclassification?
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...
Retaliation can apply in multiple workplace discrimination claims
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...
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,...
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...