When people lose loved ones in Pennsylvania, it can be a very difficult time for the family. They will certainly have a period of grief as they figure out how they will move on without the loved one in their lives. However, during this time, they will also need to...
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...
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...
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...