In today's fast-paced world, technology plays a significant role in various aspects of our lives, including the hiring process. Employers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance their recruitment efforts. Only two states, Ohio and...
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Enforceability of noncompete agreements
The existence of noncompete agreements has long served to help companies protect themselves from the threat of unfair competition and to keep their valuable trade secrets within the organization. To that end, businesses rely on the law to facilitate their ability to...
Understanding overtime laws for Pennsylvania employees
In the complex world of employment laws, understanding when and how to pay overtime can be challenging for employers. At the heart of these regulations is the desire to ensure fair compensation for employees who put in extra hours. In Pennsylvania, as in many other...
Understanding FMLA leave requirements for employers in Pennsylvania
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that entitles eligible employees to take unpaid leave each year for specific medical or family-related reasons. Although the FMLA is a federal law, it is important to note that states may also have their own laws and...
Does Pennsylvania have a CROWN law?
There has been a major push across the country to provide legal protections to employees who wear natural and ethnic hairstyles. According to reporting from Bloomberg Law, 18 states and one U.S. territory have adopted Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural...
How non-compete clauses protect your business
In recent years, the Federal Trade Commission has tried to eliminate contractual non-compete clauses. This commission sees these clauses as barriers that prevent employees from career growth because they cannot pursue better opportunities in the same industry....
Do you have to pay for your employees’ time off?
When employers want to compete for talented workers, they often take serious looks at their benefits packages. A common and attractive benefit for workers is paid time off. Still, before offering compensation for time away from workers, employers must be familiar with...
Businesses and employee misclassification
Employee misclassification is a significant issue in Pennsylvania that has drawn the attention of many stakeholders, including the government and workers' rights advocates. Employee misclassification occurs when an employer misclassifies a worker as an independent...
Experienced legal guidance is crucial when facing alleged FLSA violations
As an employer, ensuring that your employees receive fair and accurate compensation for their work is not only important from an ethical standpoint; it is essential to avoid costly litigation. Unfortunately, even the most diligent employers can make mistakes that may...
What is a non-compete agreement?
There are many documents your business likely requires new employees to sign when they join your company. One of these may be a non-compete agreement, which prohibits the new employee from competing with your company. According to Reuters, a non-compete agreement...