In today's fast-paced world, technology plays a significant role in various aspects of our lives, including the hiring process. Employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance their recruitment efforts. Only two states, Ohio and...
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Employment Law — Employer
Understanding FMLA leave requirements for employers in Pennsylvania
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid leave each year for specific medical or family-related reasons. Although the FMLA is a federal law, it is important to note that states may also have their own laws and...
How non-compete clauses protect your business
In recent years, the Federal Trade Commission has tried to eliminate contractual non-compete clauses. This commission sees these clauses as barriers that prevent employees from career growth because they cannot pursue better opportunities in the same industry....
Do you have to pay for your employees’ time off?
When employers want to compete for talented workers, they often take serious looks at their benefits packages. A common and attractive benefit for workers is paid time off. Still, before offering compensation for time away from workers, employers must be familiar with...
Businesses and employee misclassification
Employee misclassification is a significant issue in Pennsylvania that has drawn the attention of many stakeholders, including the government and workers' rights advocates. Employee misclassification occurs when an employer misclassifies a worker as an independent...
What is a non-compete agreement?
There are many documents your business likely requires new employees to sign when they join your company. One of these may be a non-compete agreement, which prohibits the new employee from competing with your company. According to Reuters, a non-compete agreement...
Wrongful termination claims: Do employers need to worry?
As an employer, you have many concerns, from ensuring operations remain smooth to maintaining harmony and productivity among workers. There are many areas of potential liability to worry about as well. One specific subject to be cautious about is wrongful termination...
Heading off workplace discrimination complaints from the start
Both the federal and Pennsylvania state governments have regulations in place that ban discrimination in the workplace. However, this does not completely eliminate the issue. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the state saw almost 4,000...
3 tips for companies planning layoffs
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...
Lawmakers scrutinize practice of charging employees for training
With only 10% of American workers reporting that their employers have a training repayment agreement, the practice of requiring employees to reimburse employers for training when they quit is relatively rare. However, the practice is becoming more common. Some...