Pennsylvania is an "at-will" employment state, meaning that your employer can fire you at any time for virtually any reason. They don't even have to give you prior notice. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule that might lead to a wrongful termination...
employee rights
Can you be fired without notice?
If you've just been fired from your job in Pennsylvania, you might be wondering if you can sue for wrongful termination. You might have a lawsuit on your hands if you can prove that your employer fired you for discriminatory reasons or retaliated against you for...
Federal employers must accommodate religion
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...
Workplace harassment at the VA
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...
Can I be wrongfully terminated with at-will employment?
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 equal work doesn’t lead to equal pay
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...
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...
Are you protected in the workplace when you are pregnant?
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...
Pregnant workers given legal rights under federal law
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...
When can you sue for wrongful termination?
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...

