Employee misconduct can be a challenge for any business. It can cause damage to the company’s reputation, negatively impact morale and productivity, and potentially lead to legal repercussions. As an employer in Pennsylvania, it’s important to have a clear plan in place for how to handle employee misconduct in a way that is fair, consistent, […]
Category Archives: Employment Law
Employee termination is an inevitable part of running a business. While it can be difficult and uncomfortable, it is essential for maintaining a productive and professional workplace. In Pennsylvania, there are specific laws and regulations that must be followed when terminating an employee to avoid any legal issues. Here are some tips on how to […]
Firm Partner Edward L. Perkins, along with Michael Siddons, will present a “Drafting & Understanding Employment Agreements” Webinar on Tuesday December 19, 2017. This program is available for CPE credit in states under NASBA jurisdiction and also CLE in various states, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Texas, and New York. Both attorneys (each holding an […]
As an experienced Media Employment Attorney I am regularly asked about overtime and wage laws. As an employer you should be concerned with whether or not you’re required to pay your employees overtime or even minimum wage. Not all employees are eligible for overtime, nor are they eligible for the minimum wage. The minimum wage […]
Pennsylvania state law does not require employers to provide employees with sick leave benefits, either paid or unpaid. If an employer chooses to provide sick leave benefits, it must comply with the terms of its established policy or employment contract. An employer should regularly review its policies published in employee handbooks because these policies may […]
As an experienced Media Employment Attorney, I get questions all the time from clients about the Americans with Disabilities Act and reasonable accommodation for it. A lot of employers hear the term reasonable accommodation in the context of employees or applicants with a disability or a perceived disability and they wonder what that is. The […]
Media Employment Attorney Discusses Giving a Warning Before a Termination As an experienced Media Employment Attorney I am often asked if an employer has to give a warning prior to termination. A lot of employers are under the impression that they have to give notice to their employees prior to termination. That’s generally not the […]
As a experienced Media Employment Lawyer, clients come to me all the time with questions about what to do if you receive an EEOC compliant. If you receive in the mail a complaint from the Equal Opportunity Commission, which is the federal government bureau that deals with complaints of discrimination or the Pennsylvania Human Relations […]
As an experienced Media Employment Attorney I am often asked about state and federal anti-discrimination laws. A common concern with employers is whether or not they are subject to state or federal anti-discrimination laws. The answer to that question depends largely on how many employees you have. A lot of the times the federal and […]