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Employment Law and Workplace Discrimination primarily focus on individuals falling within a defined “protected class.” The Federal Government has a list of specific “protected classes,” and states and municipalities are free to add to the Federal Government’s “protected classes” list. This results in the common questions to Attorneys and Human Resource Professionals: What are Protected
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became a federal law in 1990. It was amended in 2008 by the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). The primary purpose of the ADA is to provide workplace protections for individuals with a qualifying disability. The protections include the requirements of employers implementing a “reasonable accommodation” for the employee, and
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With June 1st quickly approaching and leading to many areas re-opening, whether it is your state, county, or city, returning to the workplace in the time of COVID-19 is imminent. With this reality, of returning to the workplace, many are sure to experience anxiety, fears, concerns, and apprehension about what awaits them in this new work
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Pennsylvania Unemployment and COVID-19 Post update 4/8/2020: PA has the highest rate of unemployment benefit applications of all states with over 1 million applications. https://www.phillyvoice.com/file-unemployment-pennsylvania-paid-sick-leave-philadelphia-jobs-coronavirus-covid-19/ The impact of COVID-19/Coronavirus on the economy and job market has unfortunately led to many Pennsylvanians facing the prospect or necessity of applying for Unemployment Compensation (784,774 applications in Pennsylvania as of
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In October, Amazon.com announced it was changing the company’s wage policy to establish a minimum wage for employees of $15.00 per hour. This created top headlines and questions regarding its impact on other companies and the overall national minimum wage. Wages and Salaries First, it is important to distinguish between a wage and salary. The
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While the workplace may seem like an easy place to meet interesting people in your age group to date, you may ask: Is it Smart to Date at Work in Pennsylvania. In my opinion, No, it is certainly not smart to date in the workplace in Pennsylvania. I can remember one of my first jobs
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Medical Marijuana’s Impact on Your Job in Pennsylvania With Pennsylvania legalizing the use of marijuana for medical purposes, a paramount question is: How does Medical Marijuana impact your job in Pennsylvania? In Pennsylvania, the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) was passed in May 2016. This Act legalized marijuana for medical use only, not recreational use. The
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Employers are subject to certain rules, laws, and protocols when it comes to Workplace Drug Testing. As a practical matter of business, all employers should have a drug and alcohol policy stated in their employee handbook, as well as a statement they are a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pursuant to Federal Law, all employers that
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When applying for a job in Pennsylvania, you will probably be required to submit to certain types of background checks; these will be in addition to any drug testing. This may lead to the questions: What Employment Background Checks does Pennsylvania allow? For example:Will your Driving Under the Influence or Underage Drinking Conviction in college
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When faced with an illness, life event, child demands, or needing some time off: What are the Paid Time Off Rights for Pennsylvania Employees? There are different types of Paid Time Off for Pennsylvania Employees. Some are protected by law, some are a perk or benefit, and some are paid, but many are unpaid. Types