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Woman fired over unsatisfactory FMLA paperwork Can you be fired because your employer didn’t like the way your doctor filled out your medical leave forms? That’s what one woman said happened to her when she applied for intermittent time off through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Because the […]

How to tell if you’re getting shortchanged Have you ever suspected that your paycheck was light? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Sheller Center for Social Justice at Temple University, tens of thousands of low-wage workers in Philadelphia are victims of wage theft on a weekly basis. In […]

Unchecked harassment is likely to escalate Embarrassment, fear, shame … these are only a few of the upsetting emotions people may feel after they’ve been sexually harassed at work. Harassment can be hard to talk about. In fact, that’s why many victims don’t. They remain quiet, hoping that the situation […]

When and why you can take FMLA leave The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, is something that few workers are familiar with – that is, until they need to use it. Unfortunately, people who aren’t familiar with their rights are more likely to be taken advantage of. We […]

What all employees need to know about retaliation Many people are afraid to complain about potentially unlawful treatment for fear of losing their jobs. That same impulse may also keep people from speaking up on behalf of their coworkers. Under federal law, it’s generally unlawful for a company to retaliate […]