Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain protected characteristics, including race, religion, national origin, color, and gender. The law also created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is the federal agency which is tasked with interpreting and enforcing the laws that prohibit discrimination. The attorneys at
Almost 50 percent of people have been bullied at some point in their lives. While bullying is a common problem, it can be difficult to know what to do when you are the victim of it. While workplace bullying is not illegal, there are some situations when it can cross the line into illegality. The
If you receive Social Security disability benefits in Pennsylvania, you may struggle to make ends meet. You might wonder whether you are allowed to work and to still receive your SSDI benefits. In general, people who receive SSDI are not able to do anything that the Social Security Administration determines to be substantially gainful activity.
Workers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are protected under federal and state anti-discrimination laws. While you might understand that you are protected against harassment and discrimination based on your protected status, you might be unaware that these laws also protect you from retaliation. The attorneys at Swartz Swidler are able to review what has happened
When you were young, you were likely told that bullying ceases to be a problem when you become an adult. Unfortunately, however, some workplace cultures are rife with hazing and bullying behavior. While bullying is not illegal for adults, it can cross the line into illegality in some situations. If you are experiencing problematic bullying,
If you have a workplace that is unpleasant or have to deal with a rude boss or coworker, you might believe that your workplace is hostile. However, a hostile work environment involves more than simply dealing with rude people at your job. Workplace environments must meet a number of criteria before they will be considered
Sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful under federal and state laws. Despite the prohibitions against it, it continues to be a serious problem in workplaces throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the rest of the U.S. If you are the victim of workplace sexual harassment, it is important for you to understand your rights. The
Eligible Pennsylvanians who work for employers that are covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act can apply for medical leave when they need it. Recently, a court decision in the state made the process a little easier. If your FMLA leave request is denied, or your employer retaliates against you for requesting or
In Pennsylvania, most employment is considered to be at-will. This means that employers are generally able to fire employees at any time and for nearly any reason. Employees are likewise able to resign from their jobs for any reason and at any time. While at-will employment is the general rule, there are some exceptions to
Employers that are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act must provide reasonable accommodations to workers who have disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are modifications to the work environment that allow the worker to perform his or her job. Workers are required to demonstrate that they have a mental or physical disability that causes a substantial impairment