The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that covered employers provide “reasonable accommodations” to employees who request them. If you need a reasonable accommodation, it will be important to make sure you have a clear understanding of what the ADA requires (and what it doesn’t). Unfortunately, employers improperly deny their […]
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No one deserves to experience sexual harassment in the workplace. Regardless of where you work, you are entitled to a safe work environment, and you are entitled to feel comfortable in your surroundings. As a result, if you have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, you have clear legal rights. […]
If you’ve suffered a job-related injury, you are most likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In Pennsylvania, nearly all employers are required to provide workers’ compensation coverage, and employees are entitled to coverage from their first day of work. While there are limited exceptions, in the vast majority of circumstances, […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take job-protected leave when they need time off from work to take care of themselves or their loved ones. While the FMLA does not protect all employees, many employees are covered—and, if you are […]
If you are not getting paid, you are not alone. Sadly, wage theft is a pervasive issue—with workers losing billions of dollars in unpaid wages every year. In this scenario, a Philadelphia employment lawyer may be able to help you, but there are some important steps that you will need […]