Hiring is one of the most important things that a company does. Whether you run a small business where you navigate the hiring process on your own or rely on recruiters to bring you the best talent, you want to ensure that the hiring process is fair and equitable....
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Year: 2022
Hardin Thompson, P.C. Opens New Florida Office
After 26 years of success in insurance defense practice, we are passionate about what our new law firm location will offer to clients in Florida On June 1, 2022, Hardin Thompson, P.C. opened a new office in Tampa. The new office is located at 4260 W. Linebaugh...
Can you protect your company from lawsuits?
Legal action against your company can disrupt workflow, hurt rapport and tarnish your brand. Even more unfortunate is when lawsuits against your organization stem from unfounded or untrue claims. Knowing how to fortify your company against lawsuits might improve your...
Do pregnant workers still face discrimination?
Today, we live in a world of rapidly expanding technology that affects and improves all areas of life. This includes the modern workplace, which has more benefits than ever before. Unfortunately, however, many of the problems from days gone by still exist even in the...
Non-compete agreements protect your business
As a Philadelphia business owner, you worked hard to establish yourself and your company in the world. The last thing you want is to lose valuable information or customers because of former employees. A non-compete agreement is a tool that may help shield you from...
What employers should know about sexual harassment
As an employer, you bear some responsibility for the health and well-being of your employees. This includes protecting them from sexual harassment. You may not be able to effectively be able to prevent sexual harassment if you have outdated or incomplete notions of...
What does the Fifth Circuit’s recent FLSA decision mean for Pennsylvania’s gas drilling industry?
As an extractor of natural gas in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region, no one need to tell you the importance of having an experienced employment law attorney on your side. Perhaps no area of employment is more fraught with the potential for lawsuits than the...
Are employers required to make all requested ADA accommodations?
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects disabled workers by making employers with 15 or more employees responsible for providing accommodations in the workplace. However, sometimes necessary accommodations are challenging to implement, and business owners may...
Companies may refuse their employees’ raise requests
Employee issues involving salary increases during times of rising inflation may lead to allegations of wage discrimination. Employers could, however, mitigate or prevent liabilities related to wages by establishing salary increase policies. The United States...
How may I know if I am misclassifying employees?
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notes that misclassifying employees affects the Keystone State’s economy. If your workers allege you misclassified them, it may result in a federal claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. As noted by PA.gov,...