It's never easy to fire an employee. In addition to the difficult conversation that needs to occur, you may also be worried that if any procedure is not followed through properly, that the former employee may seek legal action for improper termination. This blog will...
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Year: 2017
What PA employers should know about wrongful discharge
As in many other states, employment in Pennsylvania is generally at will. This means that, in the absence of a contract stating otherwise, an employer may fire an employee for any reason, and an employee may quit for any reason. However, the law also provides certain...
Some factors to consider before you draft a noncompete agreement
Business litigation is on the rise in the United States. A U.S. federal court statistic from 2012, showed that during that one year, judges made 760 decisions having to do with noncompete agreements (NCAs). That number marked a 61 percent increase over the rate from...
What an employer needs to know about the Disabilities Act
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...
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...
Watch out for the risk of misclassifying employees
The hiring of independent contractors has many pros and cons that are complex. It is important, however, to make sure that you avoid classifying workers as independent contractors when they are actually full-time employees. Organizations need to be wary of the recent...
A PTO policy could make administration easier, less contentious
It can be a real hassle to keep track of which employees have used how much of their vacation days, floating holidays, personal days, charitable time and sick leave, especially when their days continue to accrue throughout the year. You might invest in some costly...