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How Does Maternity Leave Work?
How Does Maternity Leave Work?
In the workplace, you can’t be discriminated against because you’re pregnant or have recently had a baby. You also can’t be terminated or discriminated against because you may have a baby at some point in the future. These are all examples of sex discrimination — …
Review Your Contract Before Accepting That New Job
“Congratulations! You’ve been hired!”
After the job hunting, resume editing and interview process, landing a new career opportunity is exciting. Before you start to celebrate, however, you still need to complete the paperwork. Part of the onboarding process will involve signing your employment contract. At this stage of the …
Non-Compete Agreements in PA
Non-Compete Agreements in Pennsylvania
You may be asked to sign a non-compete agreement for your job as part of your contract. If you see a non-compete agreement in your job contract, you may wonder whether signing is in your best interests or whether it will potentially harm your career …
Pennsylvania Overtime Laws
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 …
What to Do If You Think Your Employer Is Breaking PA Labor Laws
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 …