Pennsylvania Employment Law Blog
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...
Do at-will states have wrongful termination laws?
Pennsylvania is an "at-will" employment state, meaning that your employer can fire you at any time for virtually any reason. They don't even have to give you prior notice. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule that might lead to a wrongful termination...
What is age discrimination?
Some Pennsylvania employees find themselves discriminated against at their place of work. While there are many different types of discrimination that are highly discussed, like sexual harassment, one that tends to be under-discussed is age discrimination. It's been...
What are your rights as a pregnant employee in Pennsylvania?
You have the same rights as other employees when you're pregnant. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 help protect the equal rights of pregnant employees in Pennsylvania. Accommodations and benefits The...
When do jokes create a hostile work environment?
Some people in Pennsylvania try to dodge sexual harassment accusations by claiming that they were just "joking around." While a single offhand comment may not merit you filing a lawsuit, you may be able to initiate one if the harassment creates a hostile work...
Is it a joke or racial discrimination?
Racial discrimination in the workplace often takes the form of supposed "jokes." While an occasional such comment may be innocent, other remarks create a hostile work environment that constitutes discrimination. If you feel uncomfortable at work because of joking...
How Big Of A Problem Is Hair Discrimination In Pennsylvania Workplaces?
Beginning in 2019, a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers took action to end hair discrimination that causes problems for some state workers. The legislation, known as The Crown Act, ensures that people who wear their hair in afros, braids or any other manner will not...
