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 […]
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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 […]
As an employee in Pennsylvania, you have the right to work in an environment where you feel safe, comfortable and respected. Harassment in the workplace is prohibited; and, if you report harassment to your employer, your employer should take your report seriously, conduct an investigation and take any remedial action […]
No one should be forced to deal with harassment in the workplace. Harassment is prohibited as a form of sex-based discrimination under Pennsylvania and federal law, and employers have a legal obligation to ensure that their workplaces are safe spaces where their employees can do their jobs without fear of […]