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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
As an employer, you have many concerns, from ensuring operations remain smooth to maintaining harmony and productivity among workers. There are many areas of potential liability to worry about as well. One specific subject to be cautious about is wrongful termination...
Both the federal and Pennsylvania state governments have regulations in place that ban discrimination in the workplace. However, this does not completely eliminate the issue. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the state saw almost 4,000...
When hiring or promoting employees to a position in which they become privy to company secrets, it can be wise to require the signing of a non-compete agreement. This contract prevents the employee from working with your competitors while under your employment and...