Employment Law
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 …
11 Strangest Employment Lawsuits in PA
As in most of the United States, employees who work in the state of Pennsylvania are considered to be “at-will.” This means unless a specific employment contract is in place at the time of hiring, an employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason.
Likewise, an employee can …
Pennsylvania Workplace Harassment Statistics
Harassment refers to any verbal, physical or electronic threat, persistent aggression, or unwelcomed behavior directed towards a specific person or persons. Harassment is often linked to discrimination, and targets are typically chosen based on their race, sex, religious beliefs, disability, age, nationality or other differences. Under Federal and state law, …