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When an employee gets an offer letter that discusses the possibility of a specific term of employment, they may face legal action if they cut the term short. But are they in the wrong, or is the employee incorrect? Offer letters differ from contracts in many ways -...
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...
The Fair Labor Standards Act or “FLSA” creates rights and protections for workers, including the right to a minimum wage, time-and-a-half overtime pay, and restrictions on child labor. If an employer violates the FLSA, they could face serious fines or worse. Although...
A non-compete agreement is a critical component of your employment contract. Requiring your workers to sign a statement where they agree to refrain from specific interactions with your competitors can better protect your company and its intellectual property. Knowing...
This blog has previously discussed what to include in a non-compete agreement. The timing of a non-compete agreement can also be an important aspect of a non-compete agreement that Pennsylvania employers should also be familiar with. The timing of a non-compete...
If you own a staffing company, you may face employment law issues that traditional employers do not. Staffing companies serve as an intermediary between employees and employers and the number of new hires and terminations is generally greater for a staffing company...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons if they work for a covered employer. When an employee requests to take leave under the FMLA, there are certain requirements...
Employers and business owners in Pennsylvania want to pay their workers fairly while still protecting their bottom line. Thus, it pays to have a good understanding of overtime pay laws in Pennsylvania to avoid becoming the subject of a wage and hour dispute. Overtime...
Contracts are the lifeblood of any business, and their enforceability depends not only on the wording, but also the timing of the terms. A noncompete agreement between an employee and employer is a contract that prohibits the employee from entering into competition...
Jobs are important to most Pennsylvania residents because they require incomes to survive. In the past, many individuals found work with employers and stayed with them until their retirements. Now, however, many workers jump from employer to employer as they seek...