Employment Law

With the 2016 presidential election in full swing, a galaxy of political issues has bombarded American employers. Presented with this jumble of factors, employers must assess which policies best protect their interests.

It’s often difficult to navigate the logic of political debates. With every candidate promising to offer the best …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …