The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability. Under this law, employers must provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Why would an individual need a reasonable accommodation? Suppose an employee’s disability is negatively affecting his work performance. A reasonable accommodation – or an adjustment in his job… read more →
The United States, a country home to people of various religious backgrounds and faiths, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. The federal law protecting workers from employment discrimination is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII.” Employees in Pennsylvania are… read more →
The United States Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act provides employees job-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family and medical conditions. Do you meet the eligibility criteria under this federal law? If so, you may be wondering how to request FMLA leave. Give Notice if you need to Request FMLA Leave… read more →
In reality, you can write a demand letter to any person, business, or other entity responsible for wrongdoing. Essentially, this document demands that the other party give you something you want so you can settle before having to file a lawsuit. A demand letter can be very beneficial so it is… read more →
Several federal laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, protect employees from discrimination in the workplace. Additionally, these laws protect employees from retaliation when an employee exercises his or her rights under one or more of these laws. If you… read more →
Our basic understanding of a concept is not always on par with the legal system’s understanding of that concept. The term “disability” is one example. What exactly is a disability according to the law? We can look to the laws that protect disabled workers for a better understanding. The Legal… read more →
What happens at a referee hearing? If you are asking yourself this question, you likely already received your Notice of Determination, appealed it, and received a Notice of Hearing. The purpose of a referee hearing is to present your case to a referee who will decide whether or not you… read more →
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) provides a wide range of services and benefits to veterans, including various healthcare-related services and benefits. Typically, a veteran’s local VA office determines whether or not he or she is eligible for benefits. If the local VA office denies your request for… read more →
Wage Deductions Required by Law The law requires that employers make certain wage deductions from your paycheck. These include deductions for: Federal taxes State taxes Social Security taxes In addition, courts sometimes order an employer to make wage deductions. This is known as wage garnishment. Wage garnishment, when ordered by… read more →
What is an EEOC complaint? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a federal agency that enforces civil rights laws. Federal anti-discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) Equal Pay Act of 1963 (“EPA”) Age Discrimination in Employment Act… read more →