Eligible workers in Pennsylvania and around the country have certain rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Some of them may be interested to learn of a case involving an employee who was denied FMLA leave for an ill grandparent. According to the U.S. Court of...
Month: March 2017
OSHA campaign to benefit Pennsylvania companies and employees
In order to help employers best protect their workers, OSHA has launched the Safe and Sound Campaign. It urges business owners to evaluate their health and safety programs in an effort to eliminate workplace dangers and other hazards that can lead to occupational...
Jewelry company employees allege pervasive sex discrimination
Jewelry stores operated by Sterling Jewelry Co. offer shoppers at malls in Pennsylvania and around the country romantic gifts, but the claims of current and former employees have painted a picture of widespread sexual discrimination against women at the company. Since...
Intermittent FMLA leave in Pennsylvania
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows an employee to take time off work for qualified medical or family reasons without having to worry about losing their job. While some individuals will take off a set period of time, employees are also allowed intermittent leave,...