The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was put in place for the purpose of protection for Americans that suffer from disabilities. This protection extends to disability in employment, government (both state and local), transportation, telecommunications and public...
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Month: August 2017
Planning your retirement financials
Retirement investments are one of the most important plans you will ever have to make. On average, Americans need to rely on savings for 18 years after their retirement. Therefore, making sure that you have made the appropriate investments is crucial so that you can...
How to classify independent contractors and employees differently
In Pennsylvania, it's critical for employers to clearly define whether someone who works for them is classified as an independent contractor or an employee. That's because, according to state law, unless an employer proves it otherwise, all individuals who work for a...
Differences between an employment agency and a staffing agency
Many people make the mistake of using the terms staffing agency and employment agency interchangeably. The phrases actually mean considerably different things, and it is important to be familiar with these differences. There are certain liabilities associated with...
Frequently asked questions about overtime and work hours
As an employer, it is important to make sure that you are abiding by the fair labor standards act (FLSA) so as to ensure that you will not be subject to any complaints or claims made against your employees in regards to overtime and working hours. The following blog...