In many cases, company layoffs come with a severance agreement for the terminated employees. Sometimes employees find severance agreements confusing, especially if this is the first one they have received. When you recognize the key elements of a severance agreement,...
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The 2 major classifications of sexual harassment in the workplace
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protect employees in Pennsylvania from sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is when someone makes unsolicited sexual advances to another either explicitly or...
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...
What is the CROWN Act?
Navigating the complexities of workplace etiquette and standards can be challenging, particularly when it comes to personal appearance. A noteworthy change has come to Pennsylvania, offering more freedom and protection for individuals wishing to express their cultural...
Does pregnancy count as a disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in various areas, including the workplace. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as reserving parking or allowing service animals, to help...
What does workplace sexual harassment look like for men?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a real problem with severe consequences. Although it is generally more common to hear of female workers experiencing this misconduct, anyone can be a victim. For example, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
How to prove age discrimination in wrongful termination cases?
In the world of work, unfair treatment sometimes rears its ugly head. For instance, injustices can be found where older employees may find it challenging to stand up against wrongful termination. Proving age discrimination can be tough to crack without concrete...
The federal government’s plan to ban noncompete clauses
Ideally, anyone should be able to choose which companies they’d like to work for without limit. However, the truth is that some companies aren’t too keen about having their employees leave them for the competition. They might resort to adding noncompete clauses to an...
These environmental factors make sexual harassment more likely
Sexual harassment occurs in virtually every professional industry. However, research shows that certain environmental factors make it more likely in some business environments than in others. Employers that have one or more of these risk factors in place may need to...
How do workers with cognitive disabilities experience discrimination?
For many people with cognitive disabilities, everything about daily life can have unique challenges. This includes having a job. In the same way that laws exist to protect workers with physical disabilities from discrimination, workers with cognitive disabilities also...