LGBTQ community members in Pennsylvania enjoy the same rights to enjoy their lives as anyone else at home or in the workplace. Federal and local laws also protect LGBTQ workers from employment discrimination based on their sexual preference or gender identity. Some...
Month: March 2021
Do at-will states have wrongful termination laws?
Pennsylvania is an "at-will" employment state, meaning that your employer can fire you at any time for virtually any reason. They don't even have to give you prior notice. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule that might lead to a wrongful termination...
What is age discrimination?
Some Pennsylvania employees find themselves discriminated against at their place of work. While there are many different types of discrimination that are highly discussed, like sexual harassment, one that tends to be under-discussed is age discrimination. It's been...
What are your rights as a pregnant employee in Pennsylvania?
You have the same rights as other employees when you're pregnant. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 help protect the equal rights of pregnant employees in Pennsylvania. Accommodations and benefits The...