Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
Most employers are well aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws like the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) require employers to try to accommodate disabled employees. But how do employers determine what accommodation to make? It is...
Wage and hour disputes are among the most common employee issues and employers must limit their exposure to this kind of claim. Wage and hour claims can be frustrating and costly, but employers can protect themselves and their businesses with the right kind of...
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...
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...
Depending on the circumstances, you may not be required to pay all your staff overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. Generally, salaried employees are exempt from this portion of the Fair Labor Standards Act. That said, instances of salary misclassification...
Legal action against your company can disrupt workflow, hurt rapport and tarnish your brand. Even more unfortunate is when lawsuits against your organization stem from unfounded or untrue claims. Knowing how to fortify your company against lawsuits might improve your...
Ideally, a non-compete agreement prevents one of your employees from working for a competitor for a period of time. However, enforcing a non-compete may prove challenging since an ex-employee might contest the agreement in court. Your worker may argue that he or she...
Pennsylvania non-compete agreements are not often looked upon favorably by the courts. To uphold a non-compete or restrictive covenant, you must ensure your business maintains strict principles that a court cannot overturn. Besides the general hostility towards...
Organizations develop restrictive covenants designed to protect the company’s trade secrets and intellectual property if a former employee decides to leave for a competitor. These restrictive covenants can take the form of a noncompete clause, non-disclosure agreement...
There are many different companies in Pennsylvania performing various services and producing various products. The companies employ many people and rely on these people to run their business and ensure that the company is profitable. These companies have competitors...