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...
Month: June 2026
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...

