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As in most of the United States, employees who work in the state of Pennsylvania are considered to be “at-will.” This means unless a specific employment contract is in place at the time of hiring, an employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason.

Likewise, an employee can …

Harassment refers to any verbal, physical or electronic threat, persistent aggression, or unwelcomed behavior directed towards a specific person or persons. Harassment is often linked to discrimination, and targets are typically chosen based on their race, sex, religious beliefs, disability, age, nationality or other differences.  Under Federal and state law, …

Eligible employees working for covered employers can request a leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in situations involving family matters and health concerns. Under this federal law, eligible workers who take a leave of absence from work for qualified medical and family reasons are unpaid …

In Pennsylvania, every non-exempt employee is entitled to overtime of 1 1/2 hours after working more than 40 hours a week. An exempt employee is typically defined as a white collar worker. Are you entitled to overtime without knowing it?

Pennsylvania employment law doesn’t define a worker’s exempt status by …

According to Pennsylvania employment law, a written agreement between an employer and employee doesn’t control the worker’s status. For example, a signed employment contract can list employment status as independent contractor or employee. If you suspect that your employer may be hiding your true employment status, read below to …