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 […]
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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 […]
From rollbacks of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies to fundamental changes in the ways companies operate, recent events have had profound impacts on workplaces across Pennsylvania. In an effort to protect themselves, many companies are overhauling their employee handbooks and policies—and, in many cases, these overhauls are having direct […]
If you were fired or demoted on a discriminatory basis, you have clear legal rights under both Pennsylvania and federal law. In this scenario, asserting your legal rights is important for two reasons: (i) holding your employer accountable will help ensure that other employees do not face similar consequences; and, […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every year to take care of themselves and their family members. While there are restrictions on when eligible employees can take FMLA leave, when employees request […]