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Both federal and state (the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act) offer workers protection against workplace discrimination practices. They make it illegal for employers and potential employers to perform discriminatory practices on the basis of age, gender, race, color,...
In an ideal world, people should feel comfortable and safe at work, home, school and in society so they can thrive personally and professionally. Unfortunately, discrimination still occurs in all forms and affects all types of people. For example, employees...
Wrongful termination is when an employer fires you in a way that violates the law. Employment laws are generally rather flexible, allowing employers to let employees go for almost any reason. Cases involving discrimination are illegal under state and federal laws, but...
Balancing your religious practices with your workplace demands can sometimes be a challenging and emotional experience, especially if your employer has not made accommodations to create a more inclusive work environment. Protecting yourself from unfair treatment...
There are federal protections in place for people with cognitive disabilities in the workplace, just as there are for people with physical disabilities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission amended the Americans with Disabilities Act to include protection for...
As you probably know, Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state. This means employers in the commonwealth can typically fire you for any reason they choose or even for no reason at all. Still, if your employer engages in impermissible discrimination, you may have a...
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...
Losing your job in Pennsylvania can be devastating. Although it’s an at-will employment state, that doesn’t mean that every reason for termination is lawful. You have legal and company policy protections that put restrictions on your employer, such as a progressive...
Noncompete agreements have been used by Pennsylvania businesses as a means of regulating what an employee can and cannot do following a term of employment with a company. Indeed, these agreements historically have been fairly broadly used across the United States....
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....
