Welcoming a child into your family can be an exciting time. Unfortunately, for many women, it can also cause stress in the workplace. You may worry about how your colleagues and bosses may react. According to the Department of Labor, your boss, supervisors and...
Year: 2021
What can you recover with a wrongful termination claim?
As you probably know, Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state. This means employers in the commonwealth can typically fire you for any reason they choose or even for no reason at all. Still, if your employer engages in impermissible discrimination, you may have a...
Can you ask employees for specific documents for the I-9?
If you have four or more employees, your company probably must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Among other things, the IRCA requires you to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for each new employee you hire. You also...
Is Pennsylvania an at-will employment state?
Workers in Pennsylvania have certain rights when it comes to employment. However, the state does offer employment on an at-will basis in many instances, as explained by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Understanding the nature of...
How common is discrimination in the retail industry?
Discrimination within the retail sector is no secret. It has long surfaced in a loud and clear way pertaining to significant pay gaps and fewer chances of promotion opportunities among Blacks and Latinos compared with their white counterparts. Retail workers who are...
How does sexual harassment impact employees and employers?
If you experience sexual harassment, you could struggle with various hardships, such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. You could feel uncomfortable in the workplace and this unlawful behavior can interfere with your career as well. There are many other...
What should you know about age-related workplace discrimination?
When you hear about workplace discrimination, it is likely that several types of specific discrimination come to mind. Racial and sexual discrimination rank among the most discussed types of discrimination at work, but they are not the only types. Age-related...
What is WARN?
While a layoff at your place of employment may not be permanent, there is the potential it could be. Even so, the law does regulate layoffs to ensure fairness because you are still losing your job and income. According to the Code of Federal Regulations, the Worker...
How can you identify harassment in the workplace?
If you experienced harassment in the workplace, you may have a case against your company. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, harassment includes any unwelcome conduct based on your race, religion, sex, older age, genetic information,...
Common signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
If you are pregnant or have plans to become pregnant, you may experience discrimination while you are at work. Although this is illegal, it can and still does happen in workplaces. According to The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, employers cannot discriminate on...