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Don’t Let Your Employer Get Away With Not Paying You Overtime Is your employer trying to cheat you out of overtime pay because you work from home? As COVID-19 outbreaks intensify, employers throughout the country are mandating that their employees work from home. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), […]

The Criminal History Record Information Act Protects Your Rights Under ideal circumstances, once you’ve been convicted for a crime and served your sentence, your punishment should be over. You should be able to go on to build a new life and contribute to society in a positive way. However, for […]

Maybe. But There Are Exceptions. The COVID-19 vaccine is finally becoming available in the United States. But to be truly effective, a large percentage of the population has to be willing to take it. Some people may not have a choice, however. Companies across the country are considering whether to […]

An Extra Layer of Protection Against Workplace Discrimination The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act is a state law that prohibits discrimination against employees in the workplace. There are a number of federal-level laws that prohibit workplace discrimination—including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. […]

Are You Eligible for Expanded Paid Leave? The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is a law designed to help families and mitigate the economic damage to individuals in the coronavirus pandemic. Its three mandates are: Provide funding for free COVID-19 testing Expand paid leave for US workers affected by […]