Category: Employment Agreements

What the law says about employment status A group of exotic dancers may have some important lessons for anyone employed as an independent contractor. Six former dancers for a club chain in Maryland sued the club owners, claiming that they were misclassified as independent contractors when they should have been […]

What workers need to know about their rights to free speech online You can’t get on most forms of social media these days without seeing something about the upcoming election. But with so many discussions around hot-button issues such as race, religion, and equality, you may wonder if airing your […]

What employees need to know about the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law Leaving a job while waiting for a commission or bonus check can be an uncertain prospect. Although you believe you fairly earned the compensation, you probably suspect that it will be harder to collect that money once […]

How at-will employment can be used to disguise discrimination Can you be fired simply because your boss doesn’t like you? While the concept may seem unfair, it’s not necessarily unlawful. Many states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, are at-will employment states. That means that unless a narrow category of exceptions […]

Court decision considers who is liable for harassment: the temp agency or the client? With December upon us, more and more temporary employees are helping businesses get through the holiday rush. While working as a temp staffer can be a great way to earn money, many temporary employees may feel […]