Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
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...
When you own and operate a Pennsylvania business, it is important to recognize the areas in which your employees might try to hold you liable and protect your business accordingly. Employment disputes are an unfortunate, but common, part of conducting business....
No employer wants to think of his or her company as a hostile environment for any employee. Unfortunately, harassment can happen at any place of business, especially without a system to prevent it. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,...
These days, more and more workplaces have shifted to virtual work environments. Because of this change, new problems surface while old ones fade away. Some problems linger but change shape to suit the new environment. This is the case with harassment, which continues...
Employment policies addressing remote employees working second jobs may protect a business from a two-timing workforce. An employee handbook could provide clear guidance regarding a company's expectations of its remote workers. Companies with work-from-home employees...
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...
Most businesses cannot function without their dedicated and committed workforce. The employees that make up a Pennsylvania business are its heart and soul and often the reason for its success. Unfortunately, though, whenever individuals are brought together in an...
Non-compete agreements have great value when utilized correctly. What you should know is that it is often not necessary for you to require that all of your employees sign one. Knowing which of your employees should sign such a contract can optimize your resources....
With the current labor shortages in Pennsylvania and across the country, staffing agencies are undoubtedly scrambling to find and place workers. Still, despite the rush, it is critical for staffing firms to comply with their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards...