Can a employer in Pennsylvania or Ohio deduct 30 min for lunch if i did not take one?

If you are working through lunch time, then the employer cannot deduct 30 minute per lunch each day. Your employer is violating federal and state...

Do I have a case due to intimidation and harrassment before being laid off by my previous UC self-insured employer?

You were not treated appropriately but that is not the only question under the law. Pennsylvania is an “employment at will” jurisdiction, which...

Whenever action is taken against an employee who is on a pregnancy leave, there is a possible violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. If you...

My husband fell down the stairs at work collected workmans comp from jan to nov went back to work in nov. worked for 7 weeks and

If your husband worked a sufficient amount of time during the last year, he should be entitled to unemployment compensation unless he is deemed to...

How to break unfair non compete agreement?

You have raised several issues which cannot be simply addressed in this format and your need to consult with an experienced employment law...

What are my options under the category of discrimination and retaliation by my direct report?

The facts which you raise may very well support a claim of sexual harassment and retaliation against the “employer”, which the law may deem to be...

Is a former employee entitled to view or obtain a copy of their file history from their former employer

In Pennsylvania, the Personnel Files Act allows an employee, and any person laid off with reemployment rights or on leave of absence the right to...

I DO NOT GET TO TAKE A LUNCH, YET MY EMPLOYER DEDUCTS 1/2 HR EVERY DAY FROM MY HOURS WORKED?

The law requires that you be paid for all work performed. If you work through any “lunch break” you must be paid for that time. Your employer may...

Embroiled in a wrongful termination settlement discussion. Can I lose my unemployment if I turn down an offer to reinstante ?

Under Section 402(b)(1) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation law, the suitability of the job must be considered. If you are able to prove...

What can I do to receive unpaid wages as an independent contractor.

The first question is if you are truly an independent contractor under the law. Just because the other party may call you an independent contractor...