Employment Law

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...

How does the Relief For Workers Act Affect Unemployment Compensation Claims?

The new act removes restrictions on eligibility for unemployment compensation, raises the dollar benefit amount; and increases the maximum weeks for collection.

How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Will Affect Local Business

The Act seeks to address the impact of coronavirus in a number of areas, but...

Employers: Does a Force Majeure Clause in Your Contract Cover You During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The Coronavirus pandemic has upended our lives with little notice. Public events have stopped, schools...

Can I Collect Unemployment Compensation During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

If you meet one of the following employment statuses, you may be eligible for unemployment...