Gender Identity Discrimination Lawyers Gender identity discrimination refers to discrimination on the basis of a person’s self-identification as a particular gender, as well as discrimination on the basis of another’s interpretation of a person’s gender. While gender identity discrimination can take many forms, the most common instances of gender identity… read more →
Employment Harassment Lawyers Federal, state, and local law prohibits sexual harassment and harassment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. All such harassment is unlawful and should not be tolerated. … read more →
Pennsylvania Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Employment Lawyers Sexual Orientation Discrimination Lawyers | LGBT Employment Lawyers Pennsylvania has a statewide law that grants protection against discrimination on the basis of race, age, and gender, but that law does not include protections for sexual orientation or gender identity. This leaves members of… read more →
Non-Compete Agreements for Employees in Pennsylvania Non-compete agreements are becoming more common for Pennsylvania employees, and they raise a lot of legal questions. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for employers to require their employees to sign non-competition agreements to prevent them from competing with the company after they have left.… read more →
Pennsylvania Overtime Compensation Lawyers An overtime lawyer stands up for the rights of employees to ensure that workers are paid for the hours they work. Overtime wage laws protect workers from being exploited by their employers. These laws are designed to protect workers who are particularly vulnerable to exploitation while… read more →
Race Discrimination Lawyers Do you believe your race was a factor in: Your demotion or termination? Your employer’s refusal to promote you? A pay difference between you and a co-worker of a different race? A prospective employer’s denial of employment? Workplace harassment at the hands of your boss, supervisor or… read more →
Religious Discrimination Lawyers Religious discrimination involves treating an employee unfavorably because of his or her religious beliefs. The law protects not only people who belong to traditional, organized religions, such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism, but also others who have sincerely held religious, ethical or moral beliefs. Religious… read more →
Retaliation Lawyers The law forbids retaliation when it comes to any aspect or condition of employment. Some examples include changes in salary, termination, tasks, assignments, promotions, benefits, and anything within the sphere of employment. This “anti-retaliation” concept has been interpreted to safeguard workers who engaging in protected activities. These protected… read more →
Reverse Discrimination Lawyers All employees, regardless of race or gender, are entitled to a work environment in which they feel safe and are treated fairly. In addition to economic losses, workplace discrimination can be a significant detriment to an employee’s overall health and wellbeing. If you have been a victim… read more →
Severance Agreement Negotiation Lawyers Severance agreements are one of the most misunderstood aspects of leaving a company. It would be more accurate to call them “exit agreements” or “settlement agreements,” as their function is to define in writing all the expectations of both parties once an employee ends his or… read more →