This is a classic example of an employer trying to avoid paying unemployment benefits to a discharged employee. I have little doubt that the...

Pennsylvania employers do not have to provide break periods or lunch breaks to employees who are working eight hour shifts. Obviously, it is very...

If i work an 8 hr day must i get a lunch break?

No, unfortunately the law requires neither lunch breaks nor break periods. However, sometimes we see companies that do not allow their employees to...

Is there a law in Pa for the period of time in advance the work schedule needs to be posted?

The law does not require that your employer provide advance notice of schedules.

Racial and age discrimination

What you are referring to is known as reverse discrimination. It appears, on the surface, as though the employee that you're discussing is being...

Is This concidered discrimination against me ?

Discrimination is illegal only when the government or an employer treats someone different because of their age, race, national origin, disability,...

Is my company violating labor laws or discriminating against me?

This is an interesting question. Typically, the relationship between a company and its union is governed by a collective bargaining agreement. A...

What should I do when my employer gave me notice of disciplinary action before asking for an explanation of circumstances ?

In these type situations, it is always a good idea to HAVE as much in writing as possible. I say HAVE as much in writing as opposed to GET as much...

Well, responding to something like this is a very delicate matter, indeed. You have not explain the nature of the behavior that the employer...

After work injury i was told to sign paper saying didnt happen at work, then i was laid off. what do i do

Not only would I contact a workers compensation attorney, but I would consider contacting an employment lawyer as well. Under Pennsylvania's common...