Workplaces thrive on collaboration, fairness and trust. However, when leaders display narcissistic tendencies, these values can quickly erode. Narcissism is more than just self-confidence; it is characterized by arrogance, entitlement and a lack of empathy. In...
Year: 2025
What to know about mitigating damages in an employment law case
Losing a job is never easy. But you can feel even more cheated if you were fired due to workplace discrimination, retaliation or sexual harassment. These circumstances can not only rock your financial stability, but they can also disrupt your career trajectory, harm...
What to know before suing for workplace discrimination
As a victim of workplace discrimination, your first instinct might be to head to court. After all, your employer has broken the law, and you want justice, fast. However, you must follow due process, or your lawsuit could be dismissed even before you’re heard. Knowing...
Pennsylvania marijuana laws, workplace policies and drug testing
In Pennsylvania and across the United States, the legalization of marijuana is still being debated. While it is legal for medical use in the Keystone State, it is still not legal for recreational use despite bills being advanced by lawmakers to do so. While it will...
Do employees actually have to give two weeks’ notice?
It is common practice for employees to give two weeks’ notice before they leave their job. They are just giving the employer a heads-up so that the employer can begin the process of hiring a replacement or shifting employees around. The employee does this because they...
Was a layoff a wrongful termination?
Most workers lose their jobs in one of two ways. Some professionals face targeted terminations. Many times, these terminations are for cause. Employers allege poor job performance or rule violations to justify the elimination of a specific professional’s position with...
Recognizing age discrimination in the workplace
There has been a trend in recent years of older adults re-entering the workforce. Reasons for this vary. It may be a combination of longer life expectancy and decreased savings or boredom after a few years of retirement, leading to a desire to try out a different...
Did office “mean girls” create a hostile work environment?
Do you dread going into work because a clique of employees go out of their way to make your day miserable? Workplace behavior experts cite a competitive edge as the impetus for some of the poor treatment female workers give to colleagues because they feel threatened...
Harassment intervention: What the law says about speaking up
Witnessing harassment at work can put anyone in a tough position. You may feel the need to step in, but worry about saying the wrong thing or putting your job at risk. The good news is that both federal and Pennsylvania state law protect employees who speak up about...
What are protected statuses and activities in employment?
Employees have very strict rights that employers must comply with. Some of these include not having to face retaliation for protected statuses or protected activities. It’s critical that all employees understand what these mean. When an employee has a protected...

