Employees are a big asset for many Pennsylvania businesses. When an entity finds the right people and is able to place them in the right jobs, its organizations can thrive. However, businesses can quickly experience hardships and problems when employees make claims...
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Pittsburgh Employment Law Blog
Tracking telecommunters’ nonexempt work hours
With businesses transitioning to remote work platforms over the past year, the ability of employers to accurately report nonexempt workers’ remote work hours remains a significant challenge. Fortunately, the Department of Labor (DOL) is providing guidance to employers...
Are you liable for an office party mishap?
One of the realities of owning or managing a Pennsylvania business is putting yourself at risk of getting sued if accidents occur that are related to the workplace. Office parties can lead to drunk driving, sexual harassment and other criminal behavior. There are...
Ways you can defend against a workplace discrimination claim
A business can face a whole host of employment related legal issue over the course of its life. Any one of them can threaten to derail its financial stability and its reputation, both of which are imperative to continued success. That’s why it’s critical for...
FLSA alternative dispute resolutions options
The Fair Labor Standards Act, known as the FLSA, is a labor law that governs the 50 states throughout the United States. This legislation helps establish employee rights for things like minimum wage, overtime rates, minor employment and so forth. If an employer...
Staying within the lines of FLSA overtime status in Pennsylvania
It's very fortunate when you have employees who are willing to go the extra mile for your business and work overtime, especially in stressful periods. However, it's important to make sure that you're keeping in line with Fair Labor Standards Act overtime regulations...
What are some legal issues that staffing companies face?
For many unemployed workers in Pennsylvania, staffing companies are a great resource that helps them get back on their feet. However, staffing companies have to adhere to employment law just as much as regular business owners. If one of their clients has an issue,...
Employers at risk for off-the-clock work and poor record keeping
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) obligates employers in Pennsylvania to meet legal standards regarding minimum wage and overtime pay. Additionally, the rules require employers to maintain records for nonexempt workers, specifically their daily work hours and total...
Avoiding wage and hour disputes in Pennsylvania
Over the last few years, the United States Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has been cracking down on employers who violate the rights of their employees. Business owners in Pennsylvania should educate themselves to ensure that they are not in violation of...
How to avoid wage and hour penalties
According to the Department of Labor, among the most common complaints it receives are those which involve wage and hour penalties. In fact, the department also stated that in 2019 it uncovered over $322 million in back wages. This has prompted states such as...

