Sexual harassment is one of the most upsetting things that women in Pennsylvania can experience in the workplace. To make matters worse, sexual harassment is grossly under-reported. A recent study showed that over 70% of women who were sexually harassed didn't report...
Year: 2020
The laws, discrimination and employees with disabilities
Residents of Pennsylvania may be interested in learning more about discrimination towards people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed by Congress in 1990. Since its terms are not quite clear, employers may question whether their...
The Supreme Court makes it easier for feds to sue
If you are an employee in Pennsylvania, you are protected from discrimination on a number of fronts. One of the protections that you have is from age discrimination. A recent Supreme Court decision made it easier for federal employees to prove age discrimination....
What are reasonable accommodations for disability at work?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with disabilities have protection from discrimination and equal opportunity for employment. This includes requirements for employers to provide reasonable accommodation for those with disabilities. Which...
What is an adverse employment action?
If you discover that your employer is engaging in illegal acts, you can and probably should report this to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This makes you a whistleblower, and the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protects you against any retaliatory...
6 legal considerations for your remote employees
In recent month, we have seen a growing focus on remote employees and remote work. Due to the advantages that remote work can offer both employers and employees, this is most likely a sign of things to come. However, it’s important for everyone to understand the legal...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Pennsylvania workers know that they have protections from harassment at the workplace. This includes sexual harassment. But a lot of workers do not know exactly what sexual harassment is. Today we will look at non-physical sexual harassment. It is topic covered less...
What is a hostile work environment and how can you deal with it?
When you feel intimidated or otherwise uneasy at work, it may not be obvious that you are in a hostile work environment. However, learning more about what qualifies as one can help you better understand the difficulties you face and how to deal with them. According to...
What are invisible disabilities?
Sometimes it is obvious to others when a person has a disability. If you carried a white cane, wore hearing aids or used a wheelchair to get around, people around you could tell that you might have a disability with a mere glance. However, not all disabilities are...

