Is it considered discrimination to be terminated after complaining about sexual harrasment?

In Pennsylvania, whether you have any protection against sexual orientation discrimination depends on where you work. Both the city of Pittsburgh...

Started a new job and hours were cut

I agree with the previous poster that you have to make an effort with the current employer to preserve full time hours. I would do that by letter...

Assuming your employer meets certain conditions, the employer may have had to give you 60 days notice of the closing. Generally, if more than 50...

Am i required to appear for verbal deposition when given less than 48 hours notice? for a civil suit in PA

You should be given reasonable notice for your deposition. It's possible that you have been sued in an expedited proceeding, for example, if the...

Employer made comment to older women meet a certain standard or we will disable you also said if you cant meet standard get out.

It may be discriminatory if younger women or even younger men are not held to the same standard. You should contact an employment lawyer to review...

Is this a form of age discrimination?

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protect workers age 40 or older. If you are not 40 or older, you are not protected by that law. The...

Can a Previous Employer give a negative reference to a potential employer after collecting unemployment benefits...

I usually advise employees to get a recommendation letter from a trusted supervisor who knows them well and can attest to their work...

Can an employee request to see his/her written personnel file and employer review? I am located in Pennsylvania.

An employer in PA is required by statute to permit employees to inspect their personnel files. The employee cannot remove it and may not be allowed...

Is it legal to call a part time position salaried?

I assume when your potential employer advises that your position is "salaried" the employer means that the position is “exempt” from the Fair Labor...

Section 402(h) is intended to exclude entrepreneurs and owners of businesses from collecting unemployment. For example, if a person started his...