Thursday, July 22, 2010

Philadelphia Labor Lawyers' Answers to Most Common Employment Law Questions


Philadelphia Area Labor Law Firm Representing Only Individuals

Use the Search Bar (above left) to find articles relating to:

Unemployment Appeals (willful misconduct, voluntary quit, overpayment)

Severance Agreements (severance)

Non-Compete Agreements (non-compete, non-solicitation)

Discrimination Claims (age, sex, race, national origin, disability, hostile work environment)

Disability Leave Claims (FMLA, family leave, disability, ADA)

Reasonable Accommodation (ADA, Americans With Disabilities)

Retaliation (discrimination, hostile work environment, demotion, termination)

Wage Claims (WPCL, Overtime)

HERE ARE SOME OTHER ARTICLES YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

OVERTIME

Pennsylvania Overtime Lawyers Explain the Basic Rules - Exempt or Non-Exempt

Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors - What's That Mean? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Lawyers Explain

Can 1099 Workers Get Overtime? What Can I Do if I Have Been Misidentified as an Independent Contractor (Paid on a 1099) When I Should be Deemed to be an Employee (w-2 Worker?)  Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Explain

Am I Really a Self-Employed Independent Contractor?  How Do I Know if I am Self-Employed or Properly Identified as a 1099 Employee??

Comparing Pennsylvania's State Overtime Law, the Minimum Wage Act, with its Federal Counterpart, the Fair Labor Standards Act - Pennsylvania Wage and Hour Lawyers

Do I Have to Be Employed to Get the Bonus or Commission I Earned in Pennsylvania?

Are You Owed Money by Your Former Employer?  Pennsylvania's Wage Payment and Collection Law is a Powerful Statute

Two Important Differences in Pennsylvania Law for Overtime Claims - Sales Persons and IT Professionals

 Overtime Rules, Regulations and Laws in Pennsylvania

If You are a Computer Professional, You Are Entitled to Overtime in Pennsylvania

Overtime for Sales Persons in Pennsylvania - Exempt or Non-Exempt? Outside Sales Persons Entitled to Overtime in Pennsylvania

Are You Really Doing Outside Sales So That You Are Exempt From Overtime?

 


MISCLASSIFICATION

HERE ARE SOME OTHER ARTICLES YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors - What's That Mean? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Lawyers Explain

Independent Contractor Rule Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law - 1099s, w-2s and Worker Rights

Can 1099 Workers Get Overtime? What Can I Do if I Have Been Misidentified as an Independent Contractor (Paid on a 1099) When I Should be Deemed to be an Employee (w-2 Worker?)  Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Explain

Am I Really a Self-Employed Independent Contractor?  How Do I Know if I am Self-Employed or Properly Identified as a 1099 Employee??

Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors and 1099 Workers in Pennsylvania

UNEMPLOYMENT

 HERE ARE SOME OTHER LINKS YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania?

Why Hire An Attorney for My Pennsylvania Unemployment Hearing?

How Do I Appeal Unemployment in Pennsylvania? I Was Denied Unemployment Benefits and Need to Appeal of Have Appeal Hearing

What Happens at an Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania?

BECAUSE I HATE YOU: The Reasons Why Many Employers Fight Unemployment Claims in Pennsylvania - and What You Can Do About It

Philadelphia Area Lawyer's Quick Answers to the Most Common Pennsylvania Unemployment Questions

Don't Quit That Job Pennsylvania Employees if You Want to Get Unemployment Compensation Benefits!

Pennsylvania Service Center for Unemployment Claims - Who Are These People, Anyway?

Unemployment Appeal Hearings by Telephone in Pennsylvania - The New Norm - And Why You Want to Consider Hiring Legal Counsel

Pennsylvania Unemployment Lawyer - Willful Misconduct Referee Hearings

Seven Things to Know About The Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

I Want to Quit My Job and Get Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Unemployment Determination of Financial Eligibility - PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

How Do I Complete an Application for Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania - Did I Resign or Was I Fired?  What is a Reduction in Force Versus a Layoff?

 What is a Necessitous and Compelling Reason for Quitting my Job Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law? Philadelphia Unemployment Lawyers Explain

The Burden of Proof in a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Referee Hearing

Performance Appraisals, Performance Evaluations and Character Evidence at a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Hearing -  Experienced Unemployment Lawyers Explains Why They Are Generally Irrelevant

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

 

I was Fired - What Should I Say on My Internet On Line Application for Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits?

Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Board of Review - Philadelphia Lawyers Who File Appeals With Unemployment Board of Review

Voluntary Retirement and Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania - Am I Entitled to Benefits if I Retire From My Job?

Should I Resign or Let Them Fire Me? What Happens If I Quit My Job?  What Rights Do I Lose If I Resign or Quit From My Job?  

Overpayments Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law - Fraud, Non-Fraud, At Fault, Non-At Fault- Can I Go To Jail for an Unemployment Overpayment in Pennsylvania?

 

YOU CAN GET PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IN PENNSYLVANIA IF YOUR EMPLOYER REDUCES YOUR HOURS OR MAKES YOU A PART-TIME EMPLOYEE

 

Can I Get Unemployment In Pennsylvania If I am Working a Part-Time Job? How Much Can I Earn in a Part-Time Job Without Losing Unemployment Benefits?

Unemployment Compensation Rules for Pennsylvania Public School Teachers, Administrators, Principals and Employees

What is My Base Year Under Pennsylvania's Unemployment Law?

HOW DO I COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - SOME KEY TIPS

SEVERANCE PAY, SETTLEMENTS AND PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW UNEMPLOYMENT LAW

Forced to Resign:  What Are My Rights if I am Forced to Quit From My Job in Pennsylvania?

POOR PERFORMANCE IS NOT WILLFUL MISCONDUCT UNDER PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT LAW

Are Temporary Employees Entitled to Unemployment in Pennsylvania?

I Quit my Old Job and Now I was Laid Off From my New Job - am I Eligible For Unemployment in Pennsylvania?

Can I Get Unemployment In Pennsylvania If I Quit My Job?

Frequently Asked Questions from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor

 

 


DISCRIMINATION

HERE ARE SOME OTHER ARTICLES YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

What is an ILLEGAL Hostile Work Environment? Workplace Bullying Alone is Not Illegal in Pennsylvania

#MeToo - The Rules and Deadlines for Sexual Harassment Claims in Pennsylvania - A List of Most Famous Sexual Predators

Why is it Important to File an EEOC Charge? How to File Discrimination Claims in Pennsylvania? Time Limits to File Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Charges in Pennsylvania

Employee Complaints and Retaliation - What is Legal and What is Illegal

I am an Employee Being Subjected to Age Discrimination in Pennsylvania - Do I Have a Case?  Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Age Discrimination Lawyers

I Need a Reasonable Accommodation in Pennsylvania - What Can I Do? Americans With Disabilities Act Lawyers

What Are the Differences Between the Anti-Discrimination in Employment Laws Title VII and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act?

How Do Federal, State and Local Anti-Discrimination Laws Work Together to Protect Pennsylvania Workers?

Does My Pennsylvania City, County, Township or Borough Have Any Discrimination Laws Protecting Employees?

FILING A CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION IN PENNSYLVANIA - A FEW TIPS FROM CONTINGENT FEE LAWYERS

The Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance Makes it Illegal to Engage in Workplace Discrimination Because of Sexual Identity, Sexual Preference, Status as Domestic Abuse Victim, Marital or Familial Status, Ethnicity or Ancestry

Employed "At Will":  What Does That Mean? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Lawyers Explain the Most Important Employment Law Principle

United States Employment and Discrimination Laws - An Overview by Pennsylvania Employment Lawyer

Do I Have a Case for Constructive Discharge? Nearly 50% of People Who Are Unemployed Quit Their Job - Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Employment Lawyers

Are Settlements in Discrimination Cases Subject to Taxes? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Discrimination Lawyers

Is Your Boss a Bad Person - or Just a Bad Boss? Is Bullying at Work Illegal? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Employment Lawyers Explain

UPDATE on Recent and Pending Discrimination Matters Pertaining to LGBT-Rights from SCOTUS and EEOC

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) Mediation Program Designed to Resolve and Settle Employee Discrimination Complaints

Contingent Fee Discrimination Wrongful Termination Discharge Lawyers in Philadelphia Area

The 38 United States That Ban Same Sex Marriage - Gay Marriage Illegal In These States - 9 States Allow Gay Marriage

Horrible Bosses: Telling Employee to Forget About Her Daughter "Because She's Dead" Not Evidence of a Hostile Work Environment


SEVERANCE

 HERE ARE SOME OTHER LINKS YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

Why Is My Employer Asking Me to Sign a Release of Claims?  Should I Give A Release in Exchange for Severance? 

Severance and Pennsylvania Unemployment - Doing the Math

Voluntary Severance Offers - How to Negotiate and What to Look for When a Company Offers Severance 

 Secrets to Severance Negotiations in Pennsylvania Revealed:  Philadelphia Employment Lawyers' Guide to Severance Laws and Strategies

Should I Sign a Severance or Separation Agreement Requiring Me to Consent to a Non-Competition Restriction?  Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Discuss

I am Being Offered Severance But Asked to Sign a Non-Compete in Pennsylvania - What Should I Do?  Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys Explain

Negotiating an Employment Contract When Relocating to Pennsylvania or Quitting One Job to Take Another - Philadelphia Area Lawyers Who Help Negotiate Employment Contracts

What is ERISA, Anyway?  Philadelphia Area Lawyers Explain Employment Retirement Income Security Act - Severance and LTD Benefits Often at Issue

SEVERANCE PAY, SETTLEMENTS AND PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW UNEMPLOYMENT LAW

 


FMLA and DISABILITY

 HERE ARE SOME OTHER LINKS YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

Thinking About Taking FMLA Leave? Management Tactics You Should Know About 

What Are My Employer's Obligations When I Request FMLA Leave?  Pennsylvania FMLA Attorneys

What is a "Serious Health Condition" Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?  Is the Flu Covered by FMLA? 

FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation - How Do They All Fit Together?

Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if I am Out on Family Leave? 

New Jersey State Temporary Disability Insurance  - Contingent Fee Lawyers

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

Are Judgments or Settlements Under Family and Medical Leave Act Subject to W-2 Taxes and Withholding or Should They be Paid Under a 1099? 

Short-Term Disability, Family Leave, ADA and Workers' Compensation - How They All Fit Together 

Mandatory Sick Leave in Philadelphia - You Cannot be Punished for Taking Time Off Due to Illness or Injury of You or a Family Member

Ten Things that Trouble Human Resources - The Tricky Part of FMLA Leave Made Simple - Common Problems and Issues for HR Professionals 

Ten Things that Trouble Human Resources - The Tricky Part of FMLA Leave Made Simple - Common Problems and Issues for HR Professionals 


NON-COMPETES

 HERE ARE SOME OTHER ARTICLES YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Pennsylvania?  How Can I Negotiate a Non-Compete?

Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secret Litigation - The Fulcrum is Whether the Legitimate Business Interests of the Former Employer Are Detrimentally Affected by an Employee's Violation

Non-Compete Agreements - Legally Enforceable or Not, Negotiation is Often the Key

The Truth About Non-Competition Agreements That Your Employer Does Not Want You to Know - Mere Breach of Non-Compete Not Enough for Injunction

The Milkman Principle: Why Solicitation of Former Clients or Customers Will Always Get You in Hot Water in Pennsylvania if You Have a Non-Compete Agreement

Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers: How to Respond to Cease and Desist Letters Concerning Non-Compete Agreements

I am Being Offered Severance But Asked to Sign a Non-Compete in Pennsylvania - What Should I Do?  Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys Explain

Should I Sign a Severance or Separation Agreement Requiring Me to Consent to a Non-Competition Restriction?  Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Discuss

What Fiduciary Duties do Employees Owe to Their Employers? Taking Your Employer's Confidential Information Before Resigning Violates an Employee's Duty of Loyalty

How Can I Contact My Old Clients and Customers Without Violating My Confidentiality, Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement?  Pennsylvania Non-Compete Lawyers

Trade Secret Clauses in Employment Agreements - Does My Employer Have Trade Secrets? Pennsylvania Non-Compete Lawyer

Confidentiality and Trade Secret Covenants in Employment Contracts are Always Valid, and Your Electronic Footprint Tells a Story

Insulation Corp. v. Brobston:  Is My Non-Compete Covenant Valid and Enforceable if I am Fired From My Job Under Pennsylvania Law?

Overly Broad Non-Compete Agreement in Pennsylvania?  Need an Attorney for Your Non-Compete Contract Dispute?

Kistler v. O'Brien:  I Signed My Non-Compete Agreement After I Started My Job - is it Enforceable Under Pennsylvania Law?

What State's Law Applies to My Employment Contract?  What is a Choice of Law Provision?

Non-Compete Agreements With Non-Solicitation Restrictions in Pennsylvania - Some Insight From Philadelphia Area Employment Lawyers

Recruiters and Non-Compete Agreements in Pennsylvania

IT Consultants, Personnel Recruiters and Non-Compete - Non- Solicitation Agreements in Pennsylvania

"Headhunters" and Non-Compete Agreements in Pennsylvania - Some Things to Keep in Mind

THE ESSENTIALS OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT CONTAINING VALID, ENFORCEABLE CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-COMPETITION AND NON-SOLICITATION CLAUSES IN PENNSYLVANIA

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