Employees in Indiana are often faced with their personal lives colliding with their professional lives. Because this is common, the workplace is open to accommodate for certain situations. For example, when an employee becomes pregnant, an employer offers the...
Employment Law
Employment Law
What is pregnancy discrimination?
Women account for roughly half of the workforce, and many working women in Pennsylvania and other parts of the U.S. may become pregnant or give birth during their careers. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination occurs frequently in the workplace. This type of...
Legal considerations when drafting an employee handbook
When creating an employee handbook in Pennsylvania, it is important to be familiar with both state and federal employment laws since state laws can provide additional protections for employees. For instance, though employees can typically be fired for any reason,...
What is wrongful termination?
For employees, it can be easy to feel as though termination from employment was unjust. After all, you probably put a lot of time and effort into your work. And for employers, navigating your rights as a manager or business owner may be a confusing task. Determining...