The federal and state governments in Pennsylvania have given employers guidelines when it comes to discriminating against employees. For example, no workplace can discriminate because of a person’s age, ethnicity, religion or race. One thing that some people do not...
Year: 2020
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...
FAQs regarding workers with disabilities
Employers have a legal duty of care for all of their workers. But providing that care for workers with physical or mental disabilities can be complicated. Under the American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA), it’s illegal for businesses to discriminate against employees...
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 qualifies as sexual harassment in the workplace?
Unfortunately, sexual harassment is still a common issue in the workplace. A staggering 81% of women and 20% of men experience sexual harassment at some point during their careers. While some instances of sexual harassment are blatantly obvious, more subtle harassment...
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...
Pregnant workers given legal rights under federal law
The federal government, along with Pennsylvania state law, often sets guidelines for employers and how they can treat their employees based on certain criteria. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission gives a list of protections that workers are...
What are a disabled worker’s rights to reasonable accommodation?
As an employee with a disability, there are several laws that protect your rights to a comfortable and inclusive work environment. One act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, protects disabled workers by giving them the right to reasonable accommodations in the...
5 questions to ask before signing a non-compete agreement
You may be aware of the recent buzz around non-compete agreements. Several states have passed laws limiting their enforceability or even making them illegal. But in Florida, your future employer can still ask you to sign one during the hiring process. While...

