Legality of non-compete circumstance

Pennsylvania law provides that if an employer forces an employee to sign an non-compete agreement during the term of employment without offering...

Can I be fired for refusing to do a job that I felt was unsafe for me and a patient? This job is not in my job description.

You are correct to recognize that PA is an "at will" employment state. In a nutshell, that means that an employer can fire an at-will employee for...

Background check?

Since July 12, 2011, all private employers in Philadelphia County who have 10 or more employees are prohibited from asking job applicants about...

There is no case law in this Circuit of which I am aware that answers the question as to whether travel time to and from a doctor for treatment of...

I got a job offer and in the offer it said your position will be classified as exemp, what does that mean

If I had to guess, it probably means that the position is classified as an "exempt" position from the overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor...

I work in PA, on a salary wage, If you work overtime and then told to take a mandatory day off, can a deduction be made?

Generally, in order to be truly classified as a "salaried" employee, the employer cannot make deductions from your salary based upon the type,...

Do i have a case for Gender wage descrimitaion?

It sounds like you may have a claim for gender discrimination, as well as a potential claim under the Equal Pay Act. I would be happy to discuss...

Pregnancy Discrimination...Do I need a lawyer? What do I do?

Generally, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits an employer from treating employees who are pregnant differently from the way the employer...

Generally, you are correct. If an employer allows for "rest" breaks during a work day that last between 5 and 20 minutes, that time is required to...

Can my boss fire me while I am on maternity leave?

This sounds like a pretty strong case of pregnancy discrimination. I would be happy to meet or talk with you in more detail about this claim. ...