employment law and labor law
* Retaliation
An experienced Philadelphia employment lawyer can help you prepare for and defend your position. You can feel confident that you are providing fair and ethical treatment to others with the help of our law firm.
* Lunch and rest-break issues
Non-solicitation agreements are a contract between an employer and employee that stipulates that the employee will not solicit customers or clients after they leave the company. This agreement also prohibits the employee from inducing customers or employees. An employee may be prohibited from taking others with him when he leaves the company under a non-solicitation agreement.
The Pennsylvania minimum wage requirement for exempt employees is expected to surpass the federal standard in just six months. Pennsylvania's minimum wage and overtime rules were established 1968. Pennsylvania now follows suit.
Discrimination due to disability
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Discrimination on the basis of disability is against the law in the United States. However, employers are not required to provide preferential treatment for disabled employees. Employers have the right to choose the best candidate for the job, based on their qualifications. This rule can be broken if the disability is a significant burden to the business.
* False termination
Racial discrimination happens when an employer is unfairly treating an employee or job applicant because of their race. This can also include racial discrimination. Racial harassment may lead to hostile working environments. Employers who have harassed you or your coworkers racially have the right and obligation to compensate you.
According to the American Community Survey, which assesses poverty rates in major cities in America, approximately one-third (33%) of Philadelphia's workers earned $7.25 per hour or less in 2018. This is a large percentage of Hispanics and non-whites. Over one-third of workers were younger than 24 years old and had not completed a college degree. Philadelphia's minimum wage workers were young adults. These figures could not be exact because they include workers who weren't covered by the minimum wage law or whose employers didn't comply with it.
A non-solicitation agreement has an end date. In general, courts consider longer-term nonsolicitation contracts suspicious. Consider signing a transitional no-solicitation contract if your company is in the process or selling. This will protect your company from losing clients or employees.
Philadelphia employers will need to examine their policies and see if the current laws are being followed. These policies should address matters such as how many sick days an employee has taken, how they are compensated for it, and how they can get paid for it. Additionally, employees should be told that they can file a grievance or file civil suits if they are treated unfairly.
Wage-hour dispute
Inflation has decreased the real value the federal minimum wage. This is Pennsylvania's minimum income. Philadelphia's minimum income is the lowest among large U.S. metropolitan areas. Since 2006, Philadelphia's national minimum wage has been below that of Philadelphia. The economy's state and Philadelphia's policy decisions will influence the direction of minimum wage trends.
Executive employment agreements must also include non-compete or non-solicitation provisions. These clauses are meant to protect an executive's reputation, knowledge and experience. These provisions can also restrict a company’s flexibility when it comes to hiring or firing executives. It doesn't matter how long an executive stays with the company, it's important to review the terms of executive employment agreements and negotiate the best conditions.
Breach in contract
* Whistleblower claims
Our Philadelphia employment lawyers represent workers from all backgrounds and industries in a wide range of employment-related claims. We aim to rectify the wrongs done hardworking men or women in order to prevent similar events from happening again.
* Violations of the minimum wage
* Lunch- and rest-break questions
The non-solicitation clause is gaining popularity, but liquidated damages may not always be enforceable. Non-solicitation clauses may not be sufficient to stop your employee from taking over your company's customers.
employment law and labor lawPhiladelphia has the lowest minimum-wage floor of any American city. The minimum wage floor was raised to $15 per annum by voters last year, but state law prohibits local jurisdictions raising it. Pennsylvania is one of 27 states with pre-emption laws, which prohibit local governments from raising the minimum wages. Philadelphia's minimum wage earners make less than half of their income full-time. The majority are non-white, Hispanic and young women.
A termination clause for an executive employment contract should clearly identify what constitutes "cause," which includes any offenses that may be committed against the company or its shareholders. In many cases, the meaning of "cause", which is often vague and ambiguous, can be a problem. It is possible that an employee does not know the reason for termination.
Employers cannot request a doctor's letter from every employee who takes sick days.
Discrimination on grounds of national origin is a very common problem. Unfortunately, employers are still not fully aware that discriminating against someone based on their ethnicity or nationality is illegal. Employers who do not understand this may not be aware that they could face serious consequences. This kind of discrimination should be avoided by being educated about the laws.
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Philadelphia has the lowest minimum wage floor among all cities in the United States. Despite the fact that voters approved a ballot initiative to raise the minimum hourly wage to $15 per hour last year, state law bars local jurisdictions from raising the minimum wages. Pennsylvania is among 27 states with preemption laws that prohibit local governments increasing the minimum wage. Philadelphia is home to less than half the minimum wage workers. These people are predominantly Hispanic, white, young, and non-white.
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Walmart employed a Walmart employee for 15 years. An employee who was disabled had asked for reasonable adjustments to her work schedule. She was denied because of her disability. Her disability led to her being denied promotions. The EEOC ordered that the company pay the employee nearly $40K and cite her disability.
Philadelphia employers must examine their existing policies to see if they conform to new laws. The policies should address such issues as how much sick vacation an employee has accumulated, how they are paid for sick time, and what circumstances employees have the right to receive sick pay. If they feel that they are being treated unfairly, they should let employees know that they have the right of complaint or to file a civil action.
Many employees who are well-intentioned will seek out help from their supervisors or HR departments to solve work problems only to discover that the statements they made were being used to protect the business' best interests. To understand the unique circumstances of each client and gain an objective view of their legal situation and to help them make informed decisions about how to protect it, we recommend that they seek legal counsel before bringing a claim to a company representative.
Claims under a Severance Agreement
A Philadelphia employment law firm can assist you in understanding how to respond to the challenges that may be made against your position. They will also help you defend your rights as an employee. Our law group will ensure that you have the confidence to know you are upholding fair, ethical treatment of others.
Should I hire an Employment Attorney?
The answer is almost always yes. Sometimes this will require paying by the hour for straightforward legal advice for your employment dispute. Legal representation is worth it. You will save money down the road by protecting yourself against wrongful termination or other employment problems. An employment attorney can help you navigate difficult work situations. We represent employees in all types of employment law cases and employment disputes. If you have been wrongfully terminated, let us know how we can help in your wrongful termination suit.
How Do I Choose an Employment Lawyer?
Choosing an attorney is not easy. Here�s some things we suggest you consider. Look at the attorney�s credentials. If an attorney went to a top law school, you can expect a certain standard of competence. You should then look at experience. Does the attorney have some listed experience on their website that makes them stand out? But, above all else, you should trust your gut. If your attorney seems like a jerk, do not hire him or her. Contrary to popular belief, being a jerk attorney is not an asset in law; it is a liability. A good attorney will have good relationships with opposing counsel. This relationship can and will help you get a better outcome. Jerk attorneys never form these relationships.
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We do give free consultations. Unfortunately, due to extreme call volume, we cannot offer a free consultation to everyone. But we will let you know within 2 hours whether we can offer one. Give us a call. You will get a response. And we find that our clients appreciate knowing quickly whether we will be giving them an initial consultation. If we cannot give you a free consulations, we will wish you the best of luck. We hope to help as many people as possible. But we can only form an attorney client relationship with so many people as we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest standards of lawyering. And you cannot maintain high standards if you take every single case.