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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

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  • Healthcare Directive/Living Will and Power of Attorney What is a Power of Attorney and Healthcare Directive or Living Will? Both documents have nothing to do with one’s death; both become void at the time of one’s death.  These documents dictate who has decision making power for your affairs and medical care when you can no

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  • You have been pulled over in Pennsylvania and issued a traffic ticket, once your frustration dies down, you ask yourself: Do I Need An Attorney for a Traffic Ticket in Pennsylvania? During your life as a driver, there is a good chance you will get pulled over and given a traffic ticket in Pennsylvania.  When

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  • Job loss and the Resulting income loss leads to concern surrounding the Job Loss and Money Matters resulting. The Job Loss and Money Matters that follow, under any situation is not only stressful and emotional but can cause financial repercussions for you and your family. Therefore, it is important to have a general understanding of

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  • Guardianship of a Child One type of Estate Planning concern is who will have Guardianship of a Child if the parent(s) pass away or become incapacitated.  Some include Guardianship Directives in a Will, however, in my opinion it is best to have Guardianship Directives in a separate legal document. Originals and copies of this document

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  • Last Will and Testament The first and primary document to consider is a Will.  The Will instructs how your Estate is to be handled.  The Estate is a collection of everything you own and everyone you owe money to. Some things a Will can instruct, explain, and do: Burial Directive The next document to consider is a Burial Directive.  While one may put this into

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  • While there are worse calls you can get from your child in college, this one happens all too often for parents of college age kids and can create many issues for your family.  Many of us drank alcohol while in college, therefore, we must come to terms with the reality our children may as well. 

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