Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog
Was termination from your job unlawful?
Losing your job in Pennsylvania can be devastating. Although it’s an at-will employment state, that doesn’t mean that every reason for termination is lawful. You have legal and company policy protections that put restrictions on your employer, such as a progressive...
Can sexual harassment be non-physical?
Workers like you want to experience the safest and most pleasant workspace you can possibly get. This is especially true considering how much of your day you spend at work compared to anywhere else. Unfortunately, sexual harassment at work is still an issue that...
What employers should know about the Living Donor Protection Act
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently passed a measure called the Living Donor Protection Act to protect employees who donate organs and tissues. The new law, set to take effect in June 2021, applies to workers who serve as living donors and would otherwise qualify...
What should you expect from an employment contract?
Getting a new job in Pennsylvania can mean opportunities to grow your career and expand your professional network. As you enter the beginning stages of forming a relationship with your employer, you may agree to sign an employment contract. Familiarity with the...
What constitutes a hostile work environment?
In many sexual harassment and workplace discrimination claims, the plaintiff must prove that the harassment or discrimination they experienced created a hostile work environment. That phrase means more than working for a boss who is a jerk or having to use outdated...
New administration seeks to limit non-compete agreements
Noncompete agreements have been used by Pennsylvania businesses as a means of regulating what an employee can and cannot do following a term of employment with a company. Indeed, these agreements historically have been fairly broadly used across the United States....
What are whistleblowers?
Pennsylvania workers who report rules violations or illegal activities committed by their employer are often called whistleblowers. These workers help officials eliminate waste and fraud while keeping private employers honest regarding local, state, and federal laws....
3 reasons workplace race discrimination goes unreported
You have a right to go to work without facing discrimination because of your race. Unfortunately, though, racial discrimination in the workplace remains a significant problem in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. In fact, as many as 25% of black workers nationwide...
Common examples of wrongful termination
Wrongful termination is a common type of employment lawsuit in Pennsylvania and around the country. Most types of wrongful termination are due to an employee's gender, religion, race, disability or nationality. What constitutes wrongful termination? Employers might...
Which Pennsylvania Municipalities Offer The Best Employment Protections For LGBTQ Workers?
LGBTQ community members in Pennsylvania enjoy the same rights to enjoy their lives as anyone else at home or in the workplace. Federal and local laws also protect LGBTQ workers from employment discrimination based on their sexual preference or gender identity. Some...
