Social media is a big part of daily life, but it can lead to challenges for businesses. Creating a clear social media policy helps set expectations for employees while keeping the company in line with employment laws. Businesses need to ensure that their policies...
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How remote work impacts employment law
The shift toward remote work has brought significant changes to the application and enforcement of employment laws. These changes affect different aspects of employment to ensure that both employers and employees adhere to updated regulations. Wage and hour laws In...
Is employee misclassification a problem in Pennsylvania?
Employee misclassification is a significant issue in Pennsylvania. It is the practice of mislabeling workers as independent contractors rather than employees. Recent data reveals the severity of this problem and its impact on the state's workforce, economy and social...
How to reduce sexual harassment in the restaurant industry
Sexual harassment in the restaurant industry is a growing concern. The problem affects chefs, servers, cashiers and beyond. When present, it creates an uncomfortable and even unsafe working environment. Employers must do what they can to make their eateries as...
Ways an employer can support pregnant employees
Employees who are pregnant, may be pregnant or are experiencing pregnancy-related complications have legal protection against discrimination. Employers must accommodate these employees as necessary to avoid discrimination or wrongful termination claims, but it does...
Common signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
If you are pregnant or have plans to become pregnant, you may experience discrimination while you are at work. Although this is illegal, it can and still does happen in workplaces. According to The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, employers cannot discriminate on...
What you should know about requests for reasonable accommodation
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requires employers to grant reasonable accommodations to members of their workforce who have a disability. In general, reasonable accommodations are modifications to people’s working conditions that enable them to work...
What employers should know about the Living Donor Protection Act
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently passed a measure called the Living Donor Protection Act to protect employees who donate organs and tissues. The new law, set to take effect in June 2021, applies to workers who serve as living donors and would otherwise qualify...
The various types of discrimination that you might encounter
As a general rule, employers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States are not allowed to discriminate against workers based on their religion or gender. They are also generally not allowed to treat workers differently because they are addicted to drugs or...
6 ways employers discriminate against employees with disabilities
You maintain certain rights as an American employee who has a disability, and your employer, if covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, has an obligation to avoid discriminating against you if you choose to exercise them. The ADA applies to employers that...