Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry notes that misclassifying employees affects the Keystone State’s economy. If your workers allege you misclassified them, it may result in a federal claim under the Fair Labor Standards Act. As noted by PA.gov,...
Ideally, a non-compete agreement prevents one of your employees from working for a competitor for a period of time. However, enforcing a non-compete may prove challenging since an ex-employee might contest the agreement in court. Your worker may argue that he or she...
When you own and operate a Pennsylvania business, it is important to recognize the areas in which your employees might try to hold you liable and protect your business accordingly. Employment disputes are an unfortunate, but common, part of conducting business....
The past few years have been tumultuous, and many challenges continue, but the U.S. economy now appears to be robust. Pennsylvania companies have been hiring steadily for months, and preparing for further growth. All this action is exciting for workers and employers...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets out regulations concerning the way employers pay their workers in terms of both the regular rate of pay and overtime pay. In determining overtime pay for employees whose work schedule varies, employers can use the “fluctuating...
No employer wants to think of his or her company as a hostile environment for any employee. Unfortunately, harassment can happen at any place of business, especially without a system to prevent it. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,...
Non-compete agreements generally are quite beneficial to employers. While the law requires they provide benefits to the employee as well, there are still situations in which the agreement may not be good for both parties. If you want to implement a non-compete...
These days, more and more workplaces have shifted to virtual work environments. Because of this change, new problems surface while old ones fade away. Some problems linger but change shape to suit the new environment. This is the case with harassment, which continues...
Employers may avoid compensation issues with employees by adhering to both federal and state laws regarding pay. Compliance based on sound and up-to-date legal guidance could prevent costly disputes from developing. As reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hundreds...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes rules regarding how certain types of compensation may be used and distributed to workers in the United States. Of particular interest to employers of hospitality and restaurant workers are FLSA provisions concerning...