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Workplace sexual harassment can create stress, especially when Human Resource (HR) does not respond after a report. Pennsylvania law provides protections that may apply in these situations, depending on the facts and circumstances of the workplace. Even when HR does...
You were laid off and are now weighing your next steps, but you remember that you signed a noncompete agreement. It can feel frustrating to lose your position and still face restrictions on where you can work. Many employees assume a layoff cancels the agreement. In...
Not every employment contract protects your interests equally. Before you sign on the dotted line, you have to know what you're agreeing to. Some clauses might seem standard, but they could limit your career growth or cost you money down the road. Let's look at the...
Work can feel frustrating when you sense that something is off in how others treat you. Not every unfair experience violates the law, but some situations may affect your rights at work. If you believe your employer treats you differently without a clear reason,...
Experiencing sexual harassment at work can leave a lasting emotional impact. The law recognizes this and allows you to seek emotional distress damages to compensate for the harm you experienced. By understanding what qualifies as emotional distress and the factors...
Many workplaces ask employees to sign agreements that send disputes to private arbitration instead of the court. Those terms can appear in an offer letter, handbook acknowledgment or separate contract. The choice can affect how quickly you and your employers can...
Workplaces bring together people from many backgrounds. Employees bring religious beliefs, diverse identities and personal values to their jobs. Most of the time, these differences do not cause problems. Employees also bring life experiences shaped by race, gender,...
Employers have very specific rights that are set by law, and employers can’t infringe upon those rights. Some of the rights they have include not being discriminated against, having safe work conditions and being able to take legally allowable leave, such as what’s...
Signing an employment contract with a noncompete agreement may not seem like a concern during the onboarding process. Professionals may let their excitement about a new opportunity overwhelm their better judgment. They may then face significant professional...
A supervisor suggests your Bantu knots or hijab do not fit the company corporate aesthetic. While they may call it a style suggestion, this type of comment often crosses the line into unlawful discrimination. In Central Pennsylvania, you have the right to show up as...
