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...
Year: 2021
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...
When do jokes create a hostile work environment?
Some people in Pennsylvania try to dodge sexual harassment accusations by claiming that they were just "joking around." While a single offhand comment may not merit you filing a lawsuit, you may be able to initiate one if the harassment creates a hostile work...
Is it a joke or racial discrimination?
Racial discrimination in the workplace often takes the form of supposed "jokes." While an occasional such comment may be innocent, other remarks create a hostile work environment that constitutes discrimination. If you feel uncomfortable at work because of joking...
How Big Of A Problem Is Hair Discrimination In Pennsylvania Workplaces?
Beginning in 2019, a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers took action to end hair discrimination that causes problems for some state workers. The legislation, known as The Crown Act, ensures that people who wear their hair in afros, braids or any other manner will not...
Ways to navigate through workplace discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace occurs all over the world, though residents of Pennsylvania should be aware of how to seek emotional distress damages if it happens to them. In effect, an individual may be able to seek damages for pain and suffering caused by an...
Google and workplace discrimination
Pennsylvania is among the states that have modified their laws against workplace discrimination. However, workplace discrimination is still prevalent in many organizations despite stringent measures enhanced to curb it. In one prominent example, the tech giant Google...
Can you be fired without notice?
If you've just been fired from your job in Pennsylvania, you might be wondering if you can sue for wrongful termination. You might have a lawsuit on your hands if you can prove that your employer fired you for discriminatory reasons or retaliated against you for...

