Employment Law
Restrictive Covenant Enforcement
Obtaining an employee's signature on a post-employment restriction is simpler than restrictive covenant enforcement. By...
What is Garden Leave?
Garden Leave Allows Some Protection for an Employer The term sounds pastoral, but its use...
Non-Solicitation Agreements- The Third Rail of Employee Mobility Law
When an ex-employee works for a competitor, the violation of a non-compete covenant is clear-cut....
US Supreme Court Limits Scope of Computer Fraud Law
On June 3, 2021, the United States Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision on the...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Invalidates No-Hire Contracts
In 2018, I blogged about the Pennsylvania Superior Court decision in Pittsburgh Logistics Services v....
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
For business owners, minimizing the risk of civil liability is one of the most effective...
Offensive Social Media Posts by Pennsylvania Employees Justify Termination
“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all,” our parents told us....
Do I Need to Pay Philadelphia City Wage Tax During the Pandemic?
The Covid-19 Pandemic has brought many changes to our lives, requiring masks when leaving the...
Employers Can Now Use After-Acquired Evidence in Court to Show Employee Wasn’t Qualified For the Job
The Anthony decision provides welcome support for employers who find that a discrimination plaintiff has...
Business Owners in PA – Your Reopening Questions Answered
As PA counties move into the green phase of reopening and non-essential business commences, employers...