Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
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...
Pennsylvania non-compete agreements are not often looked upon favorably by the courts. To uphold a non-compete or restrictive covenant, you must ensure your business maintains strict principles that a court cannot overturn. Besides the general hostility towards...
Employment policies addressing remote employees working second jobs may protect a business from a two-timing workforce. An employee handbook could provide clear guidance regarding a company's expectations of its remote workers. Companies with work-from-home employees...
Your company could benefit from established procedures for managers to use when disciplining and firing employees. A carefully prepared method may shield you from a former worker's allegations of unlawful termination. An employee handbook outlines your expectations...
Misclassification of employees can lead to a lot of issues for you as a business owner. Classifying an employee as an independent contractor will result in fines and also potentially legal action against you. It is very costly to incorrectly identify workers as...
Misclassification cases frequently spotlight the workers, but employers feel their effects as well. There are many types of employees, from independent Uber drivers to seasonal workers, and many ways for employment law to rule in their favor. That costs employers. It...
Most businesses cannot function without their dedicated and committed workforce. The employees that make up a Pennsylvania business are its heart and soul and often the reason for its success. Unfortunately, though, whenever individuals are brought together in an...
Non-compete agreements have great value when utilized correctly. What you should know is that it is often not necessary for you to require that all of your employees sign one. Knowing which of your employees should sign such a contract can optimize your resources....
With the current labor shortages in Pennsylvania and across the country, staffing agencies are undoubtedly scrambling to find and place workers. Still, despite the rush, it is critical for staffing firms to comply with their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards...