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 […]
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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 […]
Pregnant workers in Pennsylvania have clear legal rights. Pregnancy-related discrimination is prohibited under both Pennsylvania and federal law; and, when employers illegally discriminate against their pregnant employees, they can (and should) be held accountable. Unfortunately, while pregnant workers’ legal rights are clear, employers don’t always know—or follow—the law. As a […]
Are you owed unpaid overtime? If so, you could be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Overtime violations usually impact multiple employees; and, by joining forces, employees who have been underpaid can seek to hold their employers (or their former employers) fully accountable. Here is a brief overview of […]
If you have received a severance agreement from your employer, there are several important factors you will want to consider before you sign. While there can be benefits to accepting a severance agreement (typically in the form of financial compensation and continuing access to healthcare coverage or other benefits for […]