Blog Category | Employment law
How Long Can Workers' Compensation Benefits Last?
If you are injured on the job in Pennsylvania, you are almost certainly covered by workers’ compensation, which will afford you specific benefits. If your underlying injury or illness is serious, however, the matter of how long your benefits will last is of critical concern – consult with our experienced...
Read moreDifferences Between Independent Contractors and Employees
As of 2023, roughly 16.5 million people, about 10.1% of the workforce, are self-employed. Independent contractors enjoy flexibility, allowing them to set their own hours and be their own boss. While people may marvel at the freedom that comes with being self-employed, being an independent contractor comes with some major...
Read moreAre Unpaid Internships Legal?
With roughly 47% of U.S. interns being unpaid each year, the Department of Labor has relaxed its rules on when an unpaid internship is allowed. In general, an unpaid internship is legal when the intern is a student or receiving academic credit. If the employer is getting the most benefit...
Read moreWhat is the FMLA?
If you are the primary caregiver for a loved one, you may be wondering if you are eligible to take time off work. Signed into law in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, FMLA allows workers to take maternity leave to care for a newborn, to take leave to care for...
Read moreWhat Does It Mean to Be an At-Will Employee?
The State of Pennsylvania is what’s known as an at-will state when it comes to employment, and this causes a lot of confusion for a lot of people. Very generally, this means that employers can fire employees at any time and for any reason – or for no reason at...
Read moreSteps to Take If I Believe My Employer Is Not Paying Me for the Hours I Am Working?
If you believe that you have unpaid wages, you may feel defeated. Most importantly, you need to know that you are not alone in this predicament. In fiscal year 2023, $274 million in back wages were collected by the U.S. Department of Labor, with 163,000 workers collecting compensation for their...
Read moreHow Do I Know If I Am Entitled to Overtime?
If you are an employee who is paid by the hour, you are generally eligible for overtime pay anytime you work more than 40 hours in any given week. Because overtime pay comes in at 1.5 times more than your regular pay, it’s important to know when you’re entitled to...
Read moreHow May an Employer Monitor Employees in the Workplace?
A recent study revealed that 80 percent of major companies monitor employees’ internet, phone, and email usage. Although companies want to gauge employee productivity, it does come with certain limitations. The standards for workplace surveillance are set by both federal and state laws, safeguarding employees’ rights. In this article, our...
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