You may feel stuck when you report discrimination at work in Pennsylvania and then start to sense backlash. You might worry that speaking up could cost you your job. State and federal laws offer protection and thoughtful steps may help you stay employed while you...
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Pennsylvania finally has a CROWN Act
Racial discrimination in the workplace doesn’t always involve denying someone a job or a promotion because of their race. There are many ways employers can discriminate against people based on their race. That discrimination sometimes includes prohibiting people –...
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...
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...

