Taking regular breaks at work helps you recharge and perform better. But what if your boss refuses to let you step away? You need to know your rights under Pennsylvania and federal law to protect yourself. Meal and rest breaks under the law Pennsylvania law does not...
ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) both protect your health benefits, but in different ways. Understanding how they work together can help you know your rights when it comes to health insurance...
Workers don't usually take jobs expecting the need to report their employers for misconduct. However, some professionals do find themselves in that challenging position. They become aware of unsafe company practices or illegal activities and feel compelled to take...
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, commonly known as the WARN Act, is a federal law designed to protect workers and their families when major layoffs or business closures occur. Enacted in 1988, the WARN Act helps to ensure that employees receive...
Racial discrimination occurs in the workplace when an employer mistreats a worker because of their race or characteristics linked to race, like skin color or facial features. This kind of discrimination can make the workplace uncomfortable and unfair. Knowing what...
An important act that protects workers is the WARN Act. This act protects workers in the case of a sudden loss of employment by making it a requirement for employers to give their employees notice. This act defines a loss of employment as a layoff of six months or...
Whether you work in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania, your employer must provide a safe working environment. However, there is still a chance that you'll be a victim of sexual harassment while on the job. Let's take a look at various actions that might rise to the...
The Family and Medical Leave Act permits employees to take up to a 12-week leave of absence from work when a family or medical matter makes it necessary to do so. The time away from work is unpaid and is not to affect either the job status or ability to continue with...
If you have been treated unfairly by your employer, it is important to hold them responsible. However, employment laws often limit the amount of time you have to make a claim. Receiving the fair treatment that you are due can often depend on knowing the statute of...
Parties to a contract are entitled to performance of the contract without interference from others. Interference with a contract can lead to claims of tortious interference with performance of the contract or tortious interference with prospective contractual...