Despite laws protecting employees, discrimination in the workplace still occurs sometimes. It is illegal to be discriminated against at work for the following: Race Color Religion Sex (including pregnancy) National origin Age (40 or older) Disability Genetic information If you have experienced workplace discrimination, you should file a Charge of… read more →
An “overpayment” occurs when you receive unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits that you are not entitled to. There are two types of overpayments: “fault” overpayments and “non-fault” overpayments. It is important to understand the overpayment you are dealing with in order to handle it appropriately. An employment lawyer can give you… read more →
You have been accused of willful misconduct Under Section 402(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) you are ineligible for unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits if you have been discharged from your employment due to willful misconduct. To determine whether you have committed willful misconduct, the UC Service Center typically… read more →
Almost all military members will have a non-military job outside of their service or will apply to one upon conclusion of their service. After serving, they should be able to return to their previous positions or apply to new ones without fear of being treated unfairly because of their status as… 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 →
In today’s economy, many employees end up working well over 40 hours per week. Most of the time, the Employee receives what is known as “overtime.” Overtime is usually equivalent to 1.5 or 2 times the employee’s hourly wage. However, there are some situations where the employee is not paid… read more →
Employment Discrimination lawsuits are initiated because of the protections provided under several different statutes. One of the most commonly used statutes in employment discrimination lawsuits is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). However, if you are filing an employment discrimination lawsuit in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania… read more →
If you have been subjected to a hostile or abusive work environment, harassment or unfair treatment because of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, you may be able to bring an employment discrimination lawsuit against your Employer. However, under Pennsylvania Law, before you are able to… read more →
If you receive a Notice of Determination finding an unemployment overpayment, you must appeal this determination within 15 days. Without an appeal, you are effectively agreeing with the determination, almost if you had plead guilty, and now are submit to punishments including but not limited to full repayment of unemployment… read more →