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
If you are like most people, you have probably had a boss at some point in time that you didn’t like. If you have ever worked for somebody who has anger issues, you might understand how spending a day at work can leave you feeling drained. While treating employees poorly is unprofessional, it can sometimes
For generations, women have been participating in the workforce. Despite the presence of women in the workplace, laws about how pregnant women should be treated at work continue to evolve. The U.S. Supreme Court recently decided a case that focused on safe working conditions for pregnant women. Following the decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Civil and criminal cases may go to trial before a jury, which is a panel of randomly selected people from the community who are tasked with rendering verdicts. People who are called to serve jury duty will receive summonses in the mail to appear at a particular time and on a specific date. People who
If you feel like your employer is making too many demands on your time, you might wonder if there is a law that determines how many hours per week is considered to be full time. Full-time employment is not legally defined, however. What is considered to be full-time is up to your employer and your
You may have been asked for a doctor’s note by your employer when you have taken off from work because you were ill. You might wonder whether there is a law that concerns a requirement by employers for doctors’ notes from their employees. Employers are allowed to ask their employees to get notes from their