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Religion is a very important social and cultural force for many who live in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Constitution affirms the freedom to practice religion, and federal law backs it up. That means, when you ask for reasonable religious accommodations so that you can...
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, it's unlawful to harass someone because of their sex. Harassment covers a range of inappropriate behavior, from requesting sexual favors to making unwelcome sexual advances. Sexual harassment can also...
It is true that due to the nature of at-will employment in the United States, employers have a lot of discretion when it comes to both hiring and firing. This means that wrongful termination can be very hard to prove in many instances. However, even though the...
When you’re conversing with your colleagues, the subject of pay may come up. If they start sharing their salaries, you might discover that your male coworkers – who hold the same job as you – earn more than you do for equal work. Such a revelation is unfortunate, yet...
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...
The federal and state governments in Pennsylvania have given employers guidelines when it comes to discriminating against employees. For example, no workplace can discriminate because of a person’s age, ethnicity, religion or race. One thing that some people do not...
The federal government, along with Pennsylvania state law, often sets guidelines for employers and how they can treat their employees based on certain criteria. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission gives a list of protections that workers are...
If your Pennsylvania employer fires you out of the blue one day, it is natural to feel as if he or she wronged you in some way. This is especially the case if your boss gave no specific reason for the termination. You may wonder if you can sue the company for wrongful...
The way people earn a living is changing. With the emergence of the gig economy, it is not unusual for people to have income from several different sources and work multiple jobs at once. Freelancing and independent contracting are on the rise, and many people have a...
There are many reasons that it is illegal for Pennsylvania employers to discriminate against certain employees. Sex, race and country of origin are just a few, but according to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pregnant women are offered...
