PUMP Act 2023: The New Breastfeeding Law
Despite the passage of a 2010 law allowing lactating mothers to pump breastmilk at workplaces, one in four women remained unprotected. Nine million workers, including registered nurses, teachers and farmworkers, had no right to express breastmilk in private. The newly passed PUMP Act seeks to bridge this gap by expanding …
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
If you’ve experienced sexual assault or harassment at work, you know first-hand how upsetting it can be. The effects of this occurrence can be physical, such as eating disorders or nightmares, or emotional, causing depression that affects your ability to enjoy life.
Employment contracts often limit employees’ legal options in …
Overtime Pay When Working From Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many Americans work. A recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center indicates 71% of employed individuals are now working from home, compared to only 20% before the coronavirus outbreak.
Are you one of the millions who are now working from a home …
Can You Be Fired for Refusing a COVID-19 Vaccine?
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the United States, some Pennsylvania workers are wondering if refusing vaccinations could lead to termination. In short, yes, your employer can dismiss you for refusing the vaccination if they mandate it. However, you may have some protection under the Americans with Disabilities …
Do Companies Have to Offer Paternity Leave?
What options do working dads have in PA? Is paternity leave required? Unfortunately, America does not provide much in the way of paternity leave for new fathers. Though many other countries around the world offer paternity leave, the U.S. does not. Just a few states have passed paternity leave and …