While it's true that work is not meant to be fun, keeping your employees in good spirits may ultimately be advantageous for you. Not only are you less likely to encounter litigation from a disgruntled employee, you can also prevent other potential workplace problems,...
Year: 2019
What rights do pregnant workers have?
There are many reasons that it is illegal for Pennsylvania employers to discriminate against certain employees. Sex, race and country of origin are just a few, but according to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pregnant women are offered...
What is wrongful termination?
There are many complexities in employment law, and, like all states, Pennsylvania has its own special approach to protecting the rights of employees. The first thing to know about employment in Pennsylvania is that, according to the state of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania...
Why is sexual harassment so difficult to prove?
If you have become the victim of sexual harassment at your Pennsylvania workplace, the experience likely has turned your life upside down. Depending on who is harassing you and what tactics (s)he uses, what you may have originally thought was merely workplace horsing...
What should you disclose to your employer about your disability?
Many people have disabilities that are obvious to others, meaning that employers and potential employers will notice at some point. In other cases, disabilities can be invisible or non-obvious, but they can still affect the way you do your job. The Americans With...
Sexual harassment and seniority
Sexual harassment can be a challenging topic for many reasons. First of all, some people are not aware of the many different ways in which unlawful sexual harassment occurs. Moreover, it can be difficult for those who have been subjected to sexual harassment to stand...
When companies turn a blind eye to sexual harassment
When it comes to workplace violations, many different topics can be explored and should be brought to the attention of workers across all fields. However, sexual harassment is especially concerning and has been very problematic in recent years. Sometimes, this...
Have you faced discrimination at work due to your religion?
Workplace religious discrimination can come in many forms. Essentially, it involves treating a job applicant or an employee less favorably because of their religion or religious affiliation. Or, it can involve unfavorable treatment because the person is married to or...
Two bills tackling workplace sexual harassment
There is an average of 7,000 reports of workplace sexual harassment each year. That number is already high, but it is also not accurate. Many employees who experience sexual harassment do not often report improper behavior. The law protects employees from both...
Survey: Many baby boomers experiencing age discrimination
As the baby boomer generation ages, older workers are expected to have a bigger and bigger presence in the workforce. U.S. Department of Labor estimates predict that, by 2024, around a fourth of active workers in the U.S. will be age 55 or older. Unfortunately, there...

