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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 […]

How the Governor’s Executive Order Will Make Your Workplace Safer On October 28, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey issued an Executive Order that laid out more stringent workplace health and safety requirements. This order adds new requirements to those already in place for employers who require employees to […]

And Is Your Employer Misclassifying You? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), qualifying US employees should be paid no less than the federal minimum wage, as well as overtime pay of no less than time and a half for all hours worked over the 40-hour threshold. However, there are […]

And What Damages Does Your Employer Have to Pay if It Breaks This Law? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” If your employer discriminates against […]