As the owner of a Pennsylvania business, you run the risk of facing lawsuits if you or someone else who works for you sexually harasses another employee. Sexual harassment lawsuits have the potential to take considerable time and money away from running your business....
Employer Liability Prevention
Growing companies need legal help when hiring
The past few years have been tumultuous, and many challenges continue, but the U.S. economy now appears to be robust. Pennsylvania companies have been hiring steadily for months, and preparing for further growth. All this action is exciting for workers and employers...
Employers need to mitigate the risks of misclassification
There are a lot of reasons why an employer would want to classify someone who does work for them as an independent contractor. Some workers may also see the benefits of being an independent contractor. For Pennsylvania employers, the benefits of using independent...
Potential business liabilities are wide-ranging
Two types of liability that commonly affect businesses are personal injury accidents and issues with hiring and employment practices. Fortunately, commercial liability insurance can help manage such risks by covering the costs of damages in legitimate cases, but it...
Know when your company should grant sick leave for employees
Many companies have sick leave policies established so that employees can take off when they're contagious but many of these also try to address the possibility that some workers might try to get off when they aren't actually sick. This is a fine line for employers to...
Set clear standards to help protect your business
Part of being able to protect your business from litigation is having staff members who can handle complaints and situations in an appropriate manner. This training works in conjunction with properly written policies that outline what's allowed at your business and...
Written policies help prevent misunderstandings with employees
The policies you set for your company have to be in the business' best interests, but there are legal limits to what you can set. You must ensure that the guidelines you set don't go against any employee rights laws. Preventing your company from having to face legal...
Policies protect your company from legal actions
Protecting your company is a priority, and you are one of the best people who can do this based on the fact that you are the business owner. It is imperative that you take the steps that are necessary to ensure that everyone in your company has what they need to do...
Minimize the risk of employee-related legal issues
Protecting your company from legal action can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It is necessary that you do this in a variety of areas. One of these is your employees. You don't want to leave any room for a disgruntled employee to find something to sue over. There...
Owners owe it to their businesses to protect them
Small businesses, much like young ones, can feel more fragile than their larger brethren in the marketplace. When things are just getting started, many businesses are sole proprietorships. One person owns it, and that person is responsible for most or all of the...