Church is supposed to be a place of comfort in troubling times, and many turn to their faith for guidance. But what happens when the person giving comfort and guidance betrays that trust? A new report by a Pennsylvania Grand Jury outlines some disturbing events within the Catholic Church dioceses… read more →
For many across the country, church is a place to practice their faith and find comfort in difficult times. What happens, though, when an authority figure within that faith abuses the leadership role they were given? A new report by a Pennsylvania Grand Jury outlines some disturbing events within the… read more →
For many across the country, church is a place to practice their faith and find comfort in difficult times. What happens, though, when the person many people turn to for guidance commits offenses against the most vulnerable, especially innocent children? A new report by a Pennsylvania Grand Jury outlines some disturbing events… read more →
Many people view their church as a place to practice their faith and find comfort in difficult times. But what happens when the person many people turn to for guidance betrays that trust? A new report by a Pennsylvania Grand Jury outlines some disturbing events within the Catholic Church dioceses… read more →
Pennsylvania is predominately an at-will employment state, meaning that most workers are considered employees and not contract workers. Workers who have an employment due to a contract would fall into the category of contract workers or independent contractors. One way to tell what type of worker you are is based… read more →
Employers who advance money to employees either through a special request or an Employee Payback Agreement (EPA) become a type of banker for their employees. This can place strain on the employment relationship as well as create accounting nightmares and liability problems. Federal law does not require employers to provide… read more →
The level of intensity for an employee disagreement determines in some ways a manager’s response. However, fighting can be very subjective. While one manager may ignore a disagreement, another manager may decide that the workers should be fired. In at-will employment states such as Pennsylvania, an employer can terminate an… read more →
Yes, substance dependence is considered a disability, and the federal government obligates employers to offer reasonable accommodation if the worker meets job duty standards. Ongoing illegal drug use receives no protections from the law. But recovering addicts are protected from discrimination for past drug addiction. No matter if you have… read more →
Is hair discrimination a symptom of race discrimination in the workplace? The argument remains heated. Some believe that employers who mandate certain hair requirements on certain types of hair are discriminating against the legally protected classes of different races. These grooming requirements most often target employees with coarse, curly, or… read more →
While employees receive certain protections from the federal and state government, employers are also obligated to provide a safe working environment for all employees. In some cases, employers also may be liable should something happen between an employee and client. Therefore, employees and employers are in a difficult position when… read more →