Potential clients often suspect that they have been the victim of unlawful discrimination at work, but are concerned that it will be hard to prove in court. Employment discrimination litigation is difficult, but can be won by an experienced attorney. It can be difficult to prove unlawful discrimination at work. Most employers are not dumb [...]
Employment Law
Many employers, maybe most employers, treat their employees unfairly to some degree. If your employer is unfair I don’t blame you for being frustrated, even angry.
One of the things that makes employment law so complicated is the number of state and federal administrative agencies that are involved. As part of my ongoing mission to make things less confusing, here is a list of some of the agencies and what they do: Pennsylvania Labor Board (technically the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board) [...]
Don’t panic. Getting fired is not the end of the world. Some of the most successful people in the world have been fired. I’ve been fired and, looking back, I’m glad – although it hurt at the time. The most important thing for you to do right now is learn your rights. The Secret Employee [...]
Most employers are subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The ADA protects employees who have, or are perceived to have, a disability and who, with or without an accommodation for the disability, can perform the job in question. The definition of what constitutes a disability is very complex and must [...]
State and federal laws forbid employers from discriminating against employees because of their gender, or because of pregnancy. Although they were originally intended to give women a level playing field, gender discrimination laws protect men as well. These laws do not impose quotas on employers. Employers may still choose among candidates for jobs or promotions [...]
State and federal laws regarding payment of wages require employers to pay employees in specific ways. Generally speaking, employers must pay at least the mandated state or federal minimum wage (whichever is higher). They must also pay most employees for overtime – usually time worked in excess of forty hours in one week. In addition, [...]
You may have heard that Pennsylvania is an “employment at will” state. This is the short version of what that means. In Pennsylvania, as in most states, the relationship between an employer and an employee is presumed to be “at will”. “At will” simply means that the employment relationship does not create any ongoing duty [...]
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act – the primary legislation regarding employee rights in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Human Relations Act Learn more by reading my Secret Employee Handbook. It is free, just click the link and provide the requested information. If you want a paper copy, call or email my office.
It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a woman because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Discrimination includes treating the woman differently regarding hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, such as leave and health insurance, and any other term or condition of employment. If a [...]
My mission as a lawyer is to empower people like you. That means helping you understand your rights.
I was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. My parents were hard-working people who struggled to get by. They worked hard at low-wage blue collar jobs from the time they were teenagers. They did such a good job taking care of me that I didn’t understand until much later how hard it had been for them. They taught me to work hard, and they made sure I understood that a person’s bank balance has nothing to do with his or her real worth. I have been blessed with the tools and experience to help good people fight back, and it is my privilege to do so....