Some Pennsylvania residents may be aware that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been under scrutiny by the Government Accountability Office due to its treatment of employees and the poor workplace environment. Although the CFPB has made strides in reducing...
Month: June 2016
Workplace discrimination against pregnant women
Employers in Pennsylvania and around the country with a workforce of 15 or more may face significant penalties if they discriminate directly against pregnant workers or allow discrimination or harassment against them to go unpunished. Federal laws that extend rights...
New guidelines on national origin discrimination
Foreign-born individuals in Pennsylvania could be subjected to national origin discrimination while they are looking for a job or during their employment. National origin discrimination occurs when an employer treats a worker unfairly because the employer believes...
Understanding wrongful termination in Pennsylvania
Like many other states, Pennsylvania is an at-will state for employment. This means that employees who are working without a contract that states the reasons for which they can be terminated may be fired for any reason at any time. The exception to this rule is that...
Employee rights during FMLA leave
Many employees of covered Pennsylvania companies have the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off for a family or medical issue. According to the Family and Medical Leave Act, employers cannot prevent employees from taking leave or interfere with their...