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...
If a Pennsylvania resident dies without an estate plan, then the law of this state spells out what will happen to their property. These laws, which are sometimes called intestate succession laws, do not just apply when a person left no estate plan. They also apply if...
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 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,...
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,...
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...
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...