Is your employer breaking the law? The United States provides fewer protections for workers than most of the developed world, but there are laws that protect workers, and greedy employers break those laws all the time. If you employer has broken the law, I am glad to help you hold them accountable.
Experience counts. Before I became a lawyer I worked for a living in factories, loading docks, restaurants, nightclubs and retail stores. I know what it is like to depend on a paycheck and to have that paycheck taken away.
I am proud to help people who have been victimized by their employers. There are state and federal laws that govern what your employer can and cannot do – laws that make it possible for you to fight back.
Signs That Your Employer is Breaking the Law If you have a dog, you know the look - head tilted, eyes downcast, guilty. It usually means "I peed on the…
Please note that this article applies to Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania. Other states may have different rules. Generally the state in which you work is the state in which you…
I get a lot of calls from people looking for the "Pennsylvania Labor Board". As far as I can tell, there is no such thing. Many people seem to believe…
It is certainly unfair for an employer to fire an employee for no reason. However, it is not necessarily against the law. It is perfectly legal for an employer to…
In this video post, I explain some of the basics of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Please excuse the haircut. I you need more information about your rights in…
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…
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. Unless you have an…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…