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...
employee rights
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...
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...
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...
Are there protections for employees with HIV/AIDS?
Employees living with HIV or AIDS receive protections under both federal and state laws that ensure fair treatment in the workplace. These protections cover areas like discrimination, accessibility, and privacy, guaranteeing that individuals with HIV/AIDS receive...
The right to reasonable accommodation vs. the right to privacy
Most people with any kind of disability are aware, at least vaguely, of their right to “reasonable accommodation” by employers. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide their employees with the accommodations they require to do their job...
What should employees know about retaliation?
Employees have very specific rights in the workplace, all of which are set by state and federal laws. One of the protections they have makes it illegal for employers to retaliate against employees if they engage in a protected activity. There are a host of activities...
The role of company handbooks in proving wrongful termination
When someone loses their job, they often feel frustrated and confused. Many wonder if their employer had a valid reason for firing them. In Pennsylvania, most jobs are “at-will,” which means employers can let workers go at any time for almost any reason. Still, there...
What laws protect LGBTQ+ employees at work in Pennsylvania?
LGBTQ+ employees in Pennsylvania are protected from workplace discrimination by federal, state, and local laws that promote fairness and inclusion. It's important for both employees and employers to understand these rights. Federal protections for LGBTQ+ employees...
Can quitting because of bad treatment be wrongful termination?
Sometimes, a job gets so bad that an employee feels forced to quit. This situation is called constructive discharge. In Pennsylvania, workers can claim wrongful termination if they prove their employer pushed them out through unfair or illegal treatment. What is...

