In an opinion released August 5, 2014, the Third Circuit handed down a decision in Lupyan v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc., reviving a FMLA suit based on a reinterpretation of the “mailbox rule.” Lisa Lupyan worked for Corinthian Colleges as an instructor. In 2007, her supervisor noticed she seemed depressed and suggested… read more →
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), 42 U.S.C. §§2000e et seq., is typically known for protecting individuals against discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion or national origin. The statute specifically provides that: It shall be an unlawful employment practice for an employer (1) to… read more →
There has been a lot of media coverage buzzing around the recently decided wrongful death lawsuit of Cynthia Robinson v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. This lawsuit involved a widow, Cynthia Robinson (“Ms. Robinson”), whose husband died of lung cancer because R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was negligent in failing to inform… read more →
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz concerning the issue of whether to legalize medical marijuana. Some states have already legalized it. But what exactly does that mean for Pennsylvania? On June 27, 2014, a Senate committee unanimously approved a bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana… read more →
On June 27, 2014, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals released its opinion in Hildebrand v. Allegheny County and Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, ordering that the Western District’s ruling dismissing the plaintiff’s age discrimination case was to be affirmed in part and reversed in part. Anthony Hildebrand worked as… read more →
Summer is in full swing and 4th of July weekend is right around the corner. Your summer may have already been filled with parties, picnics, bonfires, and other get togethers, or you may just be kicking off your outdoor season this weekend. Either way, when you are the host, it is important… read more →
Under the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, an employee who is terminated for willful misconduct is generally ineligible for benefits under Section 402(e). However, the trick is that there is no clear definition as to what constitutes “willful misconduct.” Courts have generally defined “willful misconduct” to be: (1) a wanton and… read more →
Recently in the news, there has been a lot of spotlight surrounding the education system of Pennsylvania. Right now, as Pennsylvania law stands, school districts are prohibited from furloughing teachers for budgetary reasons but staff cuts can be made in the face of declining enrollment or when entire programs are… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. The ADA provides many remedies for individuals who may need a special accommodation in order to secure employment. If an individual is disabled under the ADA, Employers are required to reasonably accommodate… read more →
On May 13, 2014, Pennsylvania’s Superior Court handed down a decision stating that in order for a non-competition agreement or clause in an agreement to be enforceable, there needs to be valuable consideration. Both the parties agreed on the facts, so the dispute was based purely on the law. David… read more →