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You spent months managing an important client account. After you told human resources that your supervisor kept making jokes about your religion, your boss gave the account to a coworker. Your pay stayed the same, yet you now have less responsibility at work. In...
Political disagreements at work can make employees worry about losing their jobs. In Pennsylvania, private employers generally have broad power to fire workers over political views. But some legal protections may apply, depending on the employer and the reason for the...
You can refuse to sign a noncompete agreement, but doing so may affect whether you receive or keep the job. The consequences also differ depending on whether you are considering a new position or an employer is asking you to sign a restriction after you have already...
Your employer announced that everyone must return to the office five days a week. A chronic illness, mobility limitation or mental health condition may make a daily commute and a full day on-site hard to manage, even though you have done your job well from home. You...
Sexual harassment does not always come from a boss or coworker. A client, customer, vendor or other third party can also make your workday uncomfortable or unsafe. You may face sexual jokes, comments about your body, unwanted messages or repeated requests for dates....
Pennsylvania generally follows at-will employment, but some exceptions apply. An employee may have legal protection from being fired for refusing to do illegal work. If an employer fires an employee after such a refusal, the situation may support a wrongful...
When an employment relationship ends, a well-written severance agreement can give both you and your employee peace of mind. But using a generic template or an outdated form can create more problems than it solves. Courts in Pennsylvania are now very strict about vague...
Employment contracts often contain language that feels final and absolute. Some clauses aim to make workers feel they have no viable options if a dispute arises. You may naturally wonder whether you must accept them. Fortunately, Pennsylvania law gives you more...
Sexual harassment by a customer, vendor or contractor may leave you feeling exposed and unsure where to turn. An outsider’s role can make the harm seem harder to address. If you face such behavior, workplace protections may still apply. Knowing what your employer...
If you ask for a religious accommodation at work in Pennsylvania, you may wonder whether your employer can deny it. The answer depends on the situation. Employers generally must make reasonable efforts to support employees’ religious beliefs and practices. However,...
