Category: Workplace Discrimination

Under Some Circumstances, Yes. It may come as no surprise to hear that your employer can monitor your activity while you’re working in the office, using employer-owned devices. But with more people than ever working from home these days, the line between work and personal time can become a bit […]

Short Answer: Anything You Need. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) says that qualifying employers have to offer employees with disabilities accommodations in the workplace. But that term—“reasonable accommodations”—can sound a bit vague. What does it mean? The simple answer is that anything can be a reasonable accommodation, as long […]

Pregnancy Discrimination and FMLA Retaliation Having a baby is a time of celebration and joy. But unfortunately, for those working during and after their pregnancy, “what to expect when you’re expecting” can also include pregnancy discrimination. It is unlawful for employers to discriminate against pregnant employees—including in hiring and firing […]

It Depends. A non-compete agreement is a clause in your employment agreement that prohibits you from working for an employer in direct competition with your current employer. They may also prohibit you from revealing proprietary information to subsequent employers. While non-compete agreements were originally supposed to stop employees from revealing […]

How It Protects Your Rights You don’t have to tell interviewers how much you made in past jobs if you are applying for work in Philadelphia. That’s because the Philadelphia Wage Equity Ordinance, which went into effect in September 2020, makes it unlawful for any employer, hiring agency or agent […]