Can You Be Fired For Taking A Sick Day?
Can an employer fire you for calling in sick? The short answer is yes, your employer can fire you for taking a sick day. Pennsylvania is an at-will state, which means an employer can choose to fire an employee for any reason with no warning. However, the reason for firing …
Truck Driver Overtime Laws
As a truck driver, understanding the laws that impact your profession is crucial to ensuring your rights are not infringed upon. While many commercial drivers are not entitled to overtime pay, some drivers may be eligible. Whether you are eligible for overtime pay is dependent on several factors, such as …
Can Employers Use FMLA Leave Against You?
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 …
Virtual Back to School and FFCRA
As school districts across the U.S. are starting a new school year, the number of COVID-19 cases is continuing to increase. School districts are using different approaches for reopening for the school year, with some making a full return to the classroom, some taking a hybrid approach and others going …
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBTQ Employees
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 …