KENNETH J. HARDIN, IIPRESIDENT SUPER LAWYERS® 2016–202611 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Hardin Thompson is proud to announce that Kenneth J. Hardin, II, President of the firm, has once again been selected to the Super Lawyers® list, marking his eleventh consecutive...
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Kathryn T. Olon Selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List
Kathryn T. Olon Selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List Hardin Thompson is pleased to announce that Kathryn T. Olon, Esq. has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list, an honor recognizing outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated...
Jacob A. Deane Recognized as a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
Jacob A. Deane, Partner at Hardin Thompson PC, Named to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars List Jacob A. Deane, Partner at Hardin Thompson PC, has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, a distinction recognizing attorneys who demonstrate...
Hardin Thompson PC Ranked in Best Law Firms 2026 by Best Lawyers®
Hardin Thompson PC is proud to announce its recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®. The firm earned a Regional Tier 3 ranking in Employment Law – Individuals in Pittsburgh, reflecting its ongoing commitment to advocating for employees and...
Construction wage and hour laws: A guide to avoiding costly mistakes
As an employer in the construction industry, adhering to wage and hour laws is crucial to avoid legal troubles and ensure fair treatment of your employees. These laws, governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), outline how you should pay wages, handle overtime,...
Minimal Liability – Maximum Responsibility: The Reemergence of Joint and Several Liability in Pennsylvania
Imagine that you are stopped at a red light with one vehicle in front of you. Without warning, a third vehicle rear-ends you – propelling you forward into the vehicle in front of you. The driver of the front vehicle then brings a negligence suit against you and the...
Navigating EEOC Compliance in the Virtual Workspace: Challenges and Best Practices for Remote Accommodations
As remote work becomes the norm, businesses must reevaluate their strategies to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance in virtual settings. This blog post delves into the impact of remote work on EEOC compliance, addressing challenges, and...
The #MeToo movement has caused a flurry of policy changes
In the past year, the Harvey Weinstein misconduct allegations that set up the #MeToo movement caused companies everywhere to make changes to their policies and agreements. Faced with new liability concerns, employers also set about crafting the proper wording in both...
Do you know how to properly classify your employees?
If you own a business and you manage employees, you have to be vigilant about legal concerns in addition to running the day-to-day affairs of your company. One of the main concerns that many employers have is how to avoid running afoul of the law when it comes to...
Preventing workplace discrimination claims
Considering the current climate within the country, people are quite sensitive to actions of discrimination. Accusations of discrimination in the workplace can have strong consequences, even if they are not true. Therefore, discrimination is an important employment...

