Employment Law
Is Your Employer Denying You Overtime?
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 …
Is Your Employer Hiding Your Employment Status?
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 …
What is Illegal to Ask at a Job Interview?
With hundreds of thousands of jobs up for grabs each month, the competition to hire the right person can be fierce. Employers often go to great lengths to ensure they get the right candidate, but there are limits to what they can know about you. The job interview is one …