Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) does on the state level what EEOC does on the national level. Basically, the goal is to prevent and prohibit discrimination. PHRC upholds the state laws and ensures that they are followed in every capacity. With this in mind, PHRC formed to uphold the Pennsylvania… read more →
What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Since Title VII is a federal law, you can file a sexual harassment lawsuit against your boss in federal court. Conduct that may be considered sexual harassment includes:… read more →
Discrimination has no place in the workplace. Employees and job applicants should not be subjected to discrimination in any form. Fortunately, state and federal laws are in place to protect these individuals from unlawful discrimination and provide them options for recourse. It is illegal to discriminate against an employee or… read more →
Age discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because of his or her age. Laws on the federal and state levels protect employees and applicants from this type of discrimination if they are 40 or older. These laws do not protect individuals who are younger than… read more →
It is illegal for an employer to treat its employees or applicants unfavorably because of a disability. This type of discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant has a disability, has a history of a disability, or is believed to have an impairment that is not transitory and minor and… read more →
Employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and/or genetic information is illegal. Additionally, retaliation against anyone who participates in a discrimination complaint, charge, investigation, or lawsuit is illegal. If you have experienced discrimination in the workplace and plan to file… read more →
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 →
If you have been subjected to a hostile/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 bring an… read more →
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) is tasked with the job of eliminating discrimination in the workplace. The mission of the PHRC is to “administer and enforce the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act through investigation, identification and elimination of unlawful discrimination and the promotion… read more →
Before being able to bring a lawsuit for discrimination, every discriminated individual must first file a complaint with a state or federal agency such as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The PHRC is the state agency that investigates discrimination complaints brought by… read more →