The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment for disabled persons. The statute specifically provides that: No covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring,… read more →
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. If an individual is disabled under the ADA, Employers are required to reasonably accommodate the individual’s disability by engaging in the “interactive process.” Failure for an Employer to engage in the interactive… read more →
In Pennsylvania, the use of criminal background checks is becoming an issue for persons with prior convictions seeking employment. Our firm has had a recent influx of cases revolving around the very issue. The answer to whether an employer can refuse employment based on prior convictions is complicated. In some… read more →
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) is tasked with the job of eliminating discrimination in the workplace. The mission of the PHRC is to “administer and enforce the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act through investigation, identification and elimination of unlawful discrimination and the promotion… read more →
On August 26, 2014, the Third Circuit handed down a decision affirming a district court dismissal of a suit brought by a group of nurses and other medical professionals against their respective employers in the medical field for systemic underpayment. The plaintiffs claimed that the employers violated their rights under… read more →
A former employee of the Rockview State Prison in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania has filed a suit against the state’s department of corrections as well as management of the prison where she worked based on a vicious attack by an inmate at the facility. Although the Attorney General’s Office prosecuted the inmate… read more →
It was the week of September 8, 2014 when Governor Tom Corbett (“Governor Corbett”) decided to indefinitely stay the execution of convicted murderer Hubert Lester Michael, Jr. (“Michael”) because of difficulties in carrying out the death penalty. Governor Corbett, a former prosecutor, has signed 35 execution warrants during his reign… read more →
A positive web presence is an essential part of a productive practice for an attorney at any stage in your career. The development of a successful web presence — including your website, social media accounts, and external links — will have numerous positive results. Impact Outside Your Firm Most significantly, a… read more →
On September 3, 2014, there was a panic among all Facebook users when Facebook went down. Not only did Facebook users suffer, but also Facebook advertisers. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were lost in advertising just for the brief time Facebook was down. The events of September 3, 2014 highlight… read more →
In some employment situations, an Employer can use a person’s prior conviction as a bar to employment. In some employment situations, the Employer is not allowed to consider a person’s prior conviction. The reason an Employer is allowed to consider prior convictions in certain circumstances is because of the Pennsylvania… read more →