Question about written agreement to pay

Contracts between contractors and homeowners in Pennsylvania are regulated by the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Be aware that a PA...

I am currently being paid as an independent contractor, but by rights i am an employee, how do i demand a change in my pay?

On 10/13/10 the PA Governor signed a new law that takes effect in February 2011 imposing penalties and fines against employers who misclassify...

I hired a remodeling company 18 months ago to install a brand new kitchen including but not limited to cabinets, flooring,

Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act has strict rules about how contractors do business. Contractors are not permitted to...

Is it legal for a company to hold a paycheck when person is working thru two weeks notice period?

There are Pennsylvania and Federal statues that allow you to file a claim for the wages owed and recover your costs, attorney fees, and penalties...

A contractor rennovated our bathroom. 7 months later he sent us with an invoice for $13,000K, what should we do?

Pennsylvania's Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act has strict rules about how contractors do business. Written contracts are required and the...

Can an employer look at private Facebook postings and fire/write you up for them?

Pennsylvania is an employment "at will" state meaning you can be fired for any reason or no reason as long as it is not for a discriminatory...

I had signed a seperation agreement with an employer. The employer did NOT pay the severence or explain why?

A severance agreement is a contract. If you have complied with all terms regarding the time for signing, return of equipment, etc you should be...

What to do when you are not paid by an employer for an extended period of time?

There are Pennsylvania and Federal statues that allow you to file a claim for the wages owed and recover your costs and attorney fees. Call if...

The Pennsylvania HICPA was enacted in July 2009 and a lot of Contractors still do not know or do not follow the requirements of the law. There is...

I worked as a caregiver with the elderly through an agency, I recently quit to lack of hours. An ex-client wants to hire me.

If you plan to work directly for a client of your prior employer, they will likely try to enforce the non-compete. You would be wise to hire...