When your employer lays you off, you want to negotiate the best severance package. Many workers do not understand that they have some leverage even after their job gets terminated. If you face layoffs at your job or want to prepare for the worst-case scenario,...
Month: July 2022
How does a contract impact wrongful termination claims?
Wrongful termination is when an employer fires you in a way that violates the law. Employment laws are generally rather flexible, allowing employers to let employees go for almost any reason. Cases involving discrimination are illegal under state and federal laws, but...
Are LGBT workers entitled to FMLA?
While LGBT rights continue to advance across the nation, there are some disparities in equality at the state level. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognizes LGBT marriages and unions, and because of a Supreme Court ruling, must also allow LGBT couples to receive...
A rundown of legal protections for Pennsylvania workers
Workplaces across the US and Pennsylvania exhibit a diversity of environments, from welcoming and nurturing to complex and challenging. Sometimes, these workplaces cross a line and result in workplace discrimination. A variety of laws protect workers from several...
What is a non-compete agreement?
Gaining new employment may come with a high level of excitement. When negotiating your new position's terms, you may discover that the company wants you to sign a non-compete agreement. Absent prior knowledge, you may sign something that restricts your movements in...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
Workers in modern workplaces experience more freedoms and rights than many other employees that came before them. But that does not mean workplaces do not have room for improvement. In fact, some of the old issues that plagued workplaces of the past continue to...
How religious accommodations can prevent workplace discrimination
Balancing your religious practices with your workplace demands can sometimes be a challenging and emotional experience, especially if your employer has not made accommodations to create a more inclusive work environment. Protecting yourself from unfair treatment...
Does the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protect LGBT workers?
Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person based on a category they fall into, such as their race, sex or religion. Everyone has the right to expect a safe work environment and to expect that their employment will not be adversely affected by...
What to know before signing a physician employment agreement
If you are a physician and are looking to join a new practice, either as a recent graduate or as a seasoned doctor, understanding the employment agreement is an important part of the process. This contract outlines the expectations and responsibilities of each party,...
What discriminations do pregnant workers face?
Though workplaces across the country continue to improve in many ways, they remain stuck in the past in others. This includes the continuation of all forms of harassment and discrimination in many different work environments. In particular, discrimination against...