Do not rush to sign a severance agreement after being fired. A severance offer may provide money, benefits, or a smoother exit, but it may also ask you to give up legal claims, accept restrictions, keep information confidential, or meet deadlines you do not fully understand. In New Jersey and Pennsy
Details If your employer refuses to pay overtime, start by saving your time records, paystubs, schedules, messages, job duties, and any explanation the employer gave. Many employees who are not exempt from overtime must receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek, but overtime dispu
Details If your employer reduced your pay without warning, first find out whether the change applies only to future work or affects wages, commissions, overtime, PTO, or pay already earned. A pay cut is not automatically illegal, but it may raise legal concerns when it affects earned wages, minimum wage, ov
Details Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/26/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Forced resignation and constructive discharge claims are highly fact-specific and may depend on discrimination, retaliation, harassment, leave rights, wage issues, contracts, severance terms, and applicable state or federal law. This article is…
Details Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/19/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Pay reduction laws can vary based on the state, pay agreement, timing of the reduction, wage rate, exempt status, contract terms, and the facts of the case. This article is for general…
Details Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/15/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Filing deadlines can vary based on the type of claim, the employer, the agency involved, whether the claim is state or federal, and the facts of the case. This article is for…
Details Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/12/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Severance agreement rights and deadlines can vary based on the agreement, the employee’s age, the employer, the reason for separation, and applicable federal, state, or local law. This article is for general…
Details Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/08/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Overtime rights can depend on federal law, state law, job duties, pay structure, employer coverage, and the facts of the work performed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is…
Details Published by: Swartz Swidler LLC Last updated: 06/01/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia and nearby areas. Employment laws and deadlines can vary based on the facts, employer, claim type, and location. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Direct Answer In Pennsylvania, your…
Details Published By: Richard Swartz and Justin Swidler Last Updated: 05/31/2026 Jurisdiction note: This article is for employees in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and South Jersey. Employment laws and deadlines can vary based on the facts, location, employer, and type of claim. When something goes wrong at work, it can be hard to know whether you…
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