Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog
Google and workplace discrimination
Pennsylvania is among the states that have modified their laws against workplace discrimination. However, workplace discrimination is still prevalent in many organizations despite stringent measures enhanced to curb it. In one prominent example, the tech giant Google...
Can you be fired without notice?
If you've just been fired from your job in Pennsylvania, you might be wondering if you can sue for wrongful termination. You might have a lawsuit on your hands if you can prove that your employer fired you for discriminatory reasons or retaliated against you for...
What to know about workplace harassment
Making a racist or homophobic comment could create a hostile working environment for anyone who hears your words. Making comments about a colleague's appearance may also be an example of harassment or discrimination in the workplace. Let's take a closer look at the...
30 years of employee care: Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the protections have impacted countless employees as they pursue their professional goals. The ADA covers a wide range of employers including all organizations with 15 or more staff members,...
Racial discrimination can affect any workplace
People in Pennsylvania should know that there are characteristics that are protected from discrimination under the law. For example, an employer can discriminate based on experience. A company may need to hire a person with a specific set of skills at a particular...
The various types of discrimination that you might encounter
As a general rule, employers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States are not allowed to discriminate against workers based on their religion or gender. They are also generally not allowed to treat workers differently because they are addicted to drugs or...
How can you report sexual harassment in the workplace?
Sexual harassment is one of the most upsetting things that women in Pennsylvania can experience in the workplace. To make matters worse, sexual harassment is grossly under-reported. A recent study showed that over 70% of women who were sexually harassed didn't report...
Workplace discrimination is harmful to health
Pregnancy discrimination is unlawful in Pennsylvania and everywhere else in the country. The economic and financial problems this type of discrimination can be harmful for women in the workforce and their growing families, especially since pregnancy and early...
6 ways employers discriminate against employees with disabilities
You maintain certain rights as an American employee who has a disability, and your employer, if covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, has an obligation to avoid discriminating against you if you choose to exercise them. The ADA applies to employers that...
How workplace discrimination can affect pregnant women
While studies have shown that the majority of women will have children at some point in their careers, pregnant women still face discrimination in the workplace in Pennsylvania and across the country. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes it illegal for employers to...
