Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
As an employer, ensuring that your employees receive fair and accurate compensation for their work is not only important from an ethical standpoint; it is essential to avoid costly litigation. Unfortunately, even the most diligent employers can make mistakes that may...
Minimizing labor costs through layoffs is often a difficult but necessary choice for businesses facing uncertain economic times. Unfortunately, companies are often reluctant to begin the process until the need is dire. Rushing a layoff can easily lead to costly...
Staying a step ahead of the competition is vital to the growth and success of your company. Restrictive covenants, such as non-compete, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements, can protect your business. However, using them without legal guidance can do more...
A non-compete agreement can prevent your former employees from using your company's secrets to benefit your competitors. This does not mean that a non-compete contract is appropriate for every employee. Unnecessary or overly restrictive agreements can lead to costly...
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...
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...
Your company could benefit from established procedures for managers to use when disciplining and firing employees. A carefully prepared method may shield you from a former worker's allegations of unlawful termination. An employee handbook outlines your expectations...
Misclassification of employees can lead to a lot of issues for you as a business owner. Classifying an employee as an independent contractor will result in fines and also potentially legal action against you. It is very costly to incorrectly identify workers as...
An employee handbook is a good way to avoid misunderstandings and to welcome new employees into your company. A well-written handbook will clear up details of working for you and outline general expectations within your work environment. The handbook also serves as a...
A U.S. District Judge set aside a recent rule set by the U.S. Labor Department that mandated wage increases for H-1B visa workers. The departments of Homeland Security and Labor released a companion rule that was meant to narrow the types of jobs that could qualify...