For an unemployment appeal, employees have the option of hiring an unemployment appeal attorney or representing themselves. Employers who have a history of appealing unemployment claims will have an experienced lawyer on their side. An unemployment appeal lawyer can be the difference between winning or losing the appeal. The Basics… read more →

Spinal injuries mean a serious lifestyle change for most, altering major life activities as well as working capabilities. Depending on the severity of the problem, people with spinal injuries may never fully recover. A spinal injury can be termed a disability under the law. The Basics of Spinal Cord Anatomy… read more →

A contractor is hired to perform certain work for you, but when a contractor does not fulfill their responsibilities, you may have a case for fraud, defective work, or breach of contract. Of course, there are many reasons for a home owner to sue a contractor. An important detail for… read more →

Valentine’s Day is the holiday for love cards and chocolates but not coworkers. Sometimes managers and coworkers think it might be cute to send everyone valentine notes or a chain email greeting card. In other cases, managers see it as a good time to express their interest in a certain… read more →

Employers receive very few regulations from federal law for drug testing in the workplace. Although federal law does heavily regulate certain industries, such as military contracting and transportation, private employers are basically left to their own devices. State law may offer some regulations, but for those states that don’t, employers… read more →

A failed drug test can spell disaster for an employee or job applicant. Worst case scenario is usually job loss, but sometimes a failed drug test can mean other consequences. Depending on the situation and the current or prospective employer, a failed drug test might not always be confidential. Drug… read more →

Invisible disabilities aren’t expressly provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but the 2008 amendments suggest a place for such disabilities under the protections of the ADA. The federal courts have not moved so far as to define these often hidden or invisible disabilities. This can make it… read more →

When any changes are made to a limited liability company (LLC), both the operating agreement and the articles of organization must be amended. Although the amendment process is not difficult, it’s important for an LLC to understand it before making changes. In Pennsylvania, amendments to an LLC can include changing… read more →

Men and women who serve the United States as members of the uniformed services often experience employment discrimination after returning from deployment. Although the law is clear that employers provide a similarly situated position to returning employees, many re-employed soldiers end up in a position lower than their original job.… read more →

Workplace harassment of teachers by principals, superintendents, and other school administration is far too prevalent. This aggressive harassment eats away at the confidence level of teachers and sometimes forces them to quit. Fear of termination or retaliation in the sense of refusing to give a teacher a recommendation can cripple… read more →