A smaller check can create immediate stress, especially when you do not understand why money is missing. You may wonder whether your employer made a payroll mistake, changed your rate or withheld funds for something that happened during your shift. In Pennsylvania,...
Year: 2026
3 severance agreement details to double-check before signing
Severance agreements are sometimes part of comprehensive employment contracts. Those starting new jobs are often more concerned about their pay structure and benefits than the support available if they lose their jobs. However, the details of a severance agreement can...
How can small business employees report sexual harassment?
When your team is small and professional roles overlap, lines between normal workplace interaction and inappropriate conduct can blur in ways that leave you unsure of where to turn. Knowing what you can do in this scenario is the first step toward protecting yourself...
How long is a Pennsylvania noncompete agreement enforceable?
Many different successful professionals must sign noncompete agreements as a condition of employment. Businesses limit their ability to start a competing business or take a job with a local competitor after quitting or losing their job. Noncompete agreements affect an...
Is a standing-only workstation an ADA violation in Pennsylvania?
Standing for a full shift without the option to sit can wear on your body. This is even more so if you have a medical condition that makes long periods on your feet painful or unsafe. Understanding what you can do in this scenario can give you an idea of what options...
Why sexual harassment in the workplace is so underreported
Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful. The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) prohibits unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature. The PHRA considers these behaviors sexual...
The quiet workplace bias that many LGBTQ+ employees experience
For many individuals, workplace discrimination is introduced through brief “what not to do” training videos, often highlighting overt forms of misconduct such as physical or verbal harassment, but discrimination is not always loud or easy to identify. For many LGBTQ+...
What qualifies as wrongful termination?
Losing your job is a stressful experience, but when that dismissal feels unfair or targeted, it can be devastating. This sense of injustice often signals that your employer may have crossed a legal line rather than just making a tough business decision. In the state,...
What can you do if HR ignores harassment in Pennsylvania rights?
Workplace sexual harassment can create stress, especially when Human Resource (HR) does not respond after a report. Pennsylvania law provides protections that may apply in these situations, depending on the facts and circumstances of the workplace. Even when HR does...
Can your employer enforce a noncompete after a layoff?
You were laid off and are now weighing your next steps, but you remember that you signed a noncompete agreement. It can feel frustrating to lose your position and still face restrictions on where you can work. Many employees assume a layoff cancels the agreement. In...

