Non-Compete Agreements in PA
As part of your contract, you may be asked to sign a non-compete agreement for your job. If you see a non-compete agreement in your job contract, you may be wondering whether signing is in your best interests or whether it will potentially harm your career prospects later on.
A …
Most Dangerous Types of Intersections
Although many drivers are more comfortable on side streets and back roads than our nation’s highway system, the latter is actually far safer. There are a number of factors that add to the heightened safety, but much of it can be attributed to the strict one-way traffic and the …
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 …
How to Implement a Safety Culture at Your Workplace
What is safety culture? Why does it matter? How can businesses implement it?
Work safety should be primary importance to both employers and employees. Many workplaces offer safety training for new hires as part of their overall welcome and orientation. This is a good start, but talking about keeping safe …