If you are an employer in the state of Pennsylvania, it is likely that you employ some workers who are eligible for overtime. Workers eligible for overtime are those who are not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you, as an employer, do not pay...
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Common questions about making an appropriate firing
As an employer, there will be times when you need to fire an employee. This is always an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation to be in, but when it is done unprofessionally, it can have legal implications, too. This is why it is important that you understand when a...
4 things employers can do to prevent racism in the workplace
When you run your own business, you want it to be as successful as possible. Not only do you want to succeed financially, but you want the everyday operations of your company to thrive. You desire for your employees to work in a happy, comfortable and safe...
Drafting a noncompete agreement in Pennsylvania
As an employer, one of the most important responsibilities you have is to avoid litigation. This can be successfully achieved through conflict resolution if a problem occurs between you and an employee. However, a more effective way to avoid litigation is through...
Should I be paid when traveling for work?
If your job requires traveling to different locations in order to work, your travel costs might be significant. In addition to this, you might spend a lot more time traveling to some work locations than others. This will likely lead you to wonder whether you have the...
How to appropriately fire an employee during maternity leave
When an employee is pregnant or taking leave as a new parent, they are protected under some parts of the law from being discriminated against or fired. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 makes it unlawful to fire a person because they exercised their...
Employers need to ensure they do not discriminate with paychecks
Recent discussions in the media have highlighted the persistent pay gap between men and women in the United States. The so-called "gender pay gap" exists not only in industries in general but between men and women in particular roles. This means that as an average,...
3 tips to protect your business from wrongful termination suits
Firing someone can be a difficult process. While you know you are making the right decision for the wellbeing of your organization, you may fear some backlash. If your former employee files a wrongful termination lawsuit, you may face a lot of legal and financial...
What the FLSA says about employing young people
Young people in the workplace have certain laws in place in order to protect them, but they are also subject to lower minimum wage requirements because of their lack of experience and to increase their employability. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is in place to...
Hiring practices that help you avoid employment litigation
When you are going through the hiring process, it is likely that you are most concerned with the task at hand: to employ someone who adequately suits the role you are trying to fulfill. However, there are many other factors that come into play when going through the...