The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and Governor Wolfe’s Executive Order that went into effect March 19, 2020 has severely impacted, and in many instances crippled, Pennsylvanian businesses. Many companies are faced with the decision of whether they need, and are...
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Pittsburgh Employment Law Blog
Written policies might protect your company
Employers have to walk a fine line between taking care of employees and making decisions that protect the company's bottom line. There might be times when employees don't understand why certain decisions are being made. They may become angry and opt to pursue legal...
5 primary areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes many protections for workers that employers must comply with. Many of these cover wages and similar matters. Employers who have clear pay standards and policies might be less likely to face legal action because of...
Know when your company should grant sick leave for employees
Many companies have sick leave policies established so that employees can take off when they're contagious but many of these also try to address the possibility that some workers might try to get off when they aren't actually sick. This is a fine line for employers to...
Know how to protect your company from employment issues
Former employees who feel that your company didn't treat them fairly might decide to discuss the issues they experienced with an attorney. This might lead to employment litigation that can be costly for your business. It is imperative that you take the appropriate...
Understanding how to handle on-call hours
Employers have to ensure they're paying their employees the proper amounts. One area that often causes some issues is when you have an employee available on-call. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) covers what should happen with these employees. It's imperative that...
Protect your company from employment litigation issues
The employees you hire have duties to perform for your company, but your business also has to meet its obligations. When both parties do what they're supposed to do, there shouldn't be any issues. The problems begin when one party doesn't meet their obligations. This...
Set clear standards to help protect your business
Part of being able to protect your business from litigation is having staff members who can handle complaints and situations in an appropriate manner. This training works in conjunction with properly written policies that outline what's allowed at your business and...
Do you know who can take Family and Medical Leave Act and when?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows employees who work for certain types of employers to take unpaid leave to tend to certain family responsibilities without having to fear losing their jobs. If you run a Pittsburgh business that...
Know when you’re required to give an employee leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one that helps employees to focus on personal situations when they're serious enough to meet the requirements of the act. It is imperative that employers know what these protections are so they can ensure they are treating...

