Employment Law

Overtime laws were first established at the federal level on the heels of the Great Depression. The previous abuse of workers by employers included long work days with no time off, low wages and the constant fear of being fired. Some say a bad job is better than no job …

If you are an employee in the state of Pennsylvania, you’ll want to become familiar with PA work laws. There are procedures for exposing employers who do not follow these laws, but you’ll first need to recognize a violation.

PA Employment Laws

Wages and hours is one area where the …

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 …