Employment Law

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 …

Under the law, American employees are entitled to certain protections after a major life event or illness affecting them or their immediate family members. If your employer denies the privileges guaranteed to you under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you may be able to file a claim for …

Federal anti-discrimination protections now extend to LGBTQ employees, according to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The decision ruled that discrimination against LGBTQ workers is illegal and violates the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

The 6-3 decision was a major win for LGBTQ rights activists, who found themselves in opposition to the …

Are you leaving your job? If so, your employer may have offered you a severance package. There are a few helpful things to know as you proceed. A severance package may work in an employee’s favor in an employment dispute, but an employer may also use a severance package to …

You work hard at your job, even putting in extra hours. When you work those longer hours, you may ask yourself, “Should I be paid overtime?” In some cases, the answer is yes, but there are exemptions to overtime wages. As of 2020, these exemptions have changed.

Whether you had …