Taking a stand for what's right can sometimes pose risks for employees. While some employers may respect this, others may see it as a threat to the company. In such cases, they might dismiss these employees for escalating issues or voicing concerns. This kind of...
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Overcoming retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace are not always able to receive justice, let alone speak up about it. Those who muster the courage to report these wrongdoings in the workplace should receive support. Yet, most end up facing a new nightmare: retaliation....
Why is wage theft a problem in Pennsylvania?
Wage theft is a significant issue for many workers in Pennsylvania. Wage theft refers to when an employer does not pay employees for work performed, violates minimum wage laws, denies overtime pay, requires off-the-clock work or makes illegal deductions from...
The link between tipping and sexual harassment
If you work as a restaurant server, you likely depend on your tips to make a wage that you can live on. While tipping has long been entrenched in United States culture, many believe that this approach should be curtailed. Aside from the arguments that restaurants...
Do you think you were wrongfully terminated?
Have you recently lost your job with seemingly no explanation? Or maybe you did receive a reason for your termination, but you are now questioning it, especially if you were in recent conflict with your employer. Knowing the reasons and the signs of wrongful...
Can employees with a disability be fired?
Terminating an employee due to a disability is unlawful on both the federal and state levels. But what if they pose a danger to others in the workplace or fall short of expectations? Disability discrimination rules and regulations might be difficult to navigate, but...
Federal law prohibits employers from terminating in retaliation
The Whistleblower Protection Program prohibits employers from terminating employees in retaliation for reporting violations. As noted on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Whistleblowers.gov website, typical unlawful situations employees may report without fear of...
What are whistleblowers?
Pennsylvania workers who report rules violations or illegal activities committed by their employer are often called whistleblowers. These workers help officials eliminate waste and fraud while keeping private employers honest regarding local, state, and federal laws....
Common examples of wrongful termination
Wrongful termination is a common type of employment lawsuit in Pennsylvania and around the country. Most types of wrongful termination are due to an employee's gender, religion, race, disability or nationality. What constitutes wrongful termination? Employers might...
What is an adverse employment action?
If you discover that your employer is engaging in illegal acts, you can and probably should report this to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This makes you a whistleblower, and the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 protects you against any retaliatory...

