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As an employer, it can be a daunting prospect to know what is expected of you when it comes to putting anti-discrimination practices into place. Many employers can feel confused in regard to the standards that they must adhere to and the extent to which they must go...
When you become employed with a company, it is standard procedure to sign a whole host of documents and contracts, but often you are unsure of exactly what you are signing. It is important to always pay close attention to what you are signing because you might come to...
As a Pittsburgh employer, you are required to provide your workers with certain benefits and protections. One of those benefits involves the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It was created to provide workers with unpaid time off to care for themselves and...
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the employment rights of an employee differ to those of a contractor. Those who have an "employment relationship" are the recipient of many more benefits. Because of this, a problem can occur. Employers often...
Making the decision to fire an employee is never an easy one. Having the conversation with the employee is in itself difficult, but it is also to some extent accepting defeat in the hiring process. You hired someone who was clearly not appropriate for the role, and in...
One of the biggest mistakes a company can make is hiring an independent contractor and then having that person be reclassified as an employee by the government. If that happens, you've just been handed a mess involving taxation, benefits, insurance and a host of other...
As in many other states, employment in Pennsylvania is generally at will. This means that, in the absence of a contract stating otherwise, an employer may fire an employee for any reason, and an employee may quit for any reason. However, the law also provides certain...
It's never easy to fire an employee. In addition to the difficult conversation that needs to occur, you may also be worried that if any procedure is not followed through properly, that the former employee may seek legal action for improper termination. This blog will...
Business litigation is on the rise in the United States. A U.S. federal court statistic from 2012, showed that during that one year, judges made 760 decisions having to do with noncompete agreements (NCAs). That number marked a 61 percent increase over the rate from...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was put in place for the purpose of protection for Americans that suffer from disabilities. This protection extends to disability in employment, government (both state and local), transportation, telecommunications and public...