From rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to fundamental changes in the ways companies operate, recent events have had profound impacts on workplaces across Pennsylvania. In an effort to protect themselves, many companies are overhauling their employee handbooks and policies—and, in many cases, these overhauls are having direct […]
Author: Murphy Law
If you were fired or demoted on a discriminatory basis, you have clear legal rights under both Pennsylvania and federal law. In this scenario, asserting your legal rights is important for two reasons: (i) holding your employer accountable will help ensure that other employees do not face similar consequences; and, […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year to take care of themselves and their family members. While there are restrictions on when eligible employees can take FMLA leave, when employees request […]
Several laws protect pregnant and formerly pregnant workers in Pennsylvania. These laws prohibit numerous forms of pregnancy-based discrimination, and they allow employees to hold their employers fully accountable for violating the law. What to Do if You are a Victim of Pregnancy Discrimination in Pennsylvania With this in mind, how […]
As an employee in Pennsylvania, you have the right to speak up when you have concerns. You have the right to report harassment, discrimination, wage theft and other unlawful practices, and your employer cannot take action against you if you choose to blow the whistle. Or, at least, it cannot […]