Body odor or strong scents in the workplace can cause a number of problems for employers and employees. While some may just be distracted by severe body odor, others may have serious allergies to scents. The results are the same, though. Work morale decreases along with productivity and positive employee… read more →

After the Americans with Disabilities Act was amended in 2008, shy bladder syndrome or paruresis qualified as a disability under this act. No longer a joke or grounds for termination, paruresis receives the protection of the government, including freedom from discrimination and the allowance of reasonable accommodation. Employees need to… read more →

A new guidance released by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on August 2, 2018, expands the definition of “sex” for the state discrimination laws. While more than 50 municipalities in Pennsylvania had already taken steps to provide anti-discrimination protections to the LGBT community, the state has finally done so itself.… read more →

Employment discrimination for criminal record can be a sticky situation for employers and employees. While a potential or current employee may just want a job, the employer still has a responsibility to provide a safe working environment. An employee with a history of criminal activity can pose a liability problem… read more →

An enforceable contract is a business agreement that can be enforced by the law. The law does not enforce every business agreement or contract. You need to take the necessary steps to understand whether or not your contract can be enforced. How is a Contract Enforced? A rule of thumb… read more →

Many nurses view nurse sexual harassment as an occupational hazard. It just comes with the territory. But it shouldn’t be that way. Unwanted sexual advances in the workplace is against the law, and employees are protected from harassment from coworkers, supervisors, and third parties. This means a nurse is protected… read more →

The law places a time limit on lawsuits against contractor fraud and breach of contract. To know how much time you have to file, you must know where your circumstances fit best. Contractor statutes of limitations, the legal time limit for a lawsuit, are outlined in federal and state law.… read more →

Employment lawyers see it often when employees jump to the conclusion that their employers have broken the law and should be sued. However, sometimes—actually, a lot of the time—there’s no case. That’s frustrating. The best way to explore whether or not you have an actual lawsuit on your hands is… read more →

The USERRA and the VEVRAA share a common denominator of protecting soldiers, past and present, from employment discrimination for their service. While both acts have the goal of employment protection for uniformed service members, some differences separate these two acts from being the same. All in all, the USERRA does… read more →

Mental health issues can result in employment discrimination by employers, managers, coworkers, and clients. Certain laws obligate employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with a disability. An employee may qualify for reasonable accommodation even if they are only perceived to have a disability. Mental Health Employment Discrimination Mental health… read more →