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In just six months, the Pennsylvania minimum salary standard for exempt employees will be higher than the federal minimum wage standard. Pennsylvania's overtime and minimum wage rules have been in place since 1968. They mirror federal minimum wage levels as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act's salary exemption minimums.
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Discrimination based on disability in the United States is illegal. Employers, however, are not required by law to give disabled people preferential treatments. Employers may choose the most qualified candidate for the job by looking at their qualifications. The exception to this rule is when the disability creates a substantial burden for the business.
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Discrimination on the basis of disability
Wage and Hour Disputes
We can handle all aspects of employment law, such as whistleblowers, harassment, wage & hour, and wage and/or wrongful termination cases. Additionally, we advise and represent clients in severance negotiations.
* Retaliation
Discrimination in the workplace based on religion is illegal. Employers are forbidden from discriminating against employees or applicants for employment because of their religious beliefs, or practices. This federal law also forbids employers from retaliating towards employees. Legal representation is available in Orlando for victims of religious discrimination. Burruezo & Burruezo is experienced in handling a variety of cases involving workplace discrimination.
* Sexual harassment
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We offer a complete range of litigation services for clients in disputes arising from employment, business disputes, real property, wills and estates, as well as representation in other areas of law.
Pennsylvania's overtime rules require employers in Pennsylvania to pay at least 1.5x the employee's regular rate for any hours worked over forty-five times per week. These amounts range from $12 to $18 an hour. Employers often fail to pay overtime if their employees are not salaried and work less that forty hours per week.
Noncompliance can result in severe penalties
Philadelphia's law on health care does not require employers that they ask for a physician's note each time an employee is sick. Instead, employees get paid sick time based upon how many hours they work. The law has some nuanced. Temporary placement agencies, for example, are not covered by the law. Employers could be faced with a difficult situation. Before making any final decision about whether the law applies, employers may want to consult with an employment attorney.
* Breach in contract
To attract top executives, employers often use golden parachutes. Security is important to top executives, particularly if there are frequent mergers and acquisitions. This can be a great way to attract top-ranking executives to your company. Executives may be more inclined to stay with a company that has a golden parachute than one without it.
It is set by each state
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Your job allows you to provide for your family as well as keep a roof over the head and pay your bills. Many find that having a good job gives them purpose and identity. This allows them to easily invade their home when they have problems at work.
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All areas of employment prohibit discrimination based upon disability. Employers cannot discriminate against applicants based on their disability, mental or physical impairments, or national origin. Employers are forbidden from discriminating on the basis of disability when it comes to compensation, terms and privileges.
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Discrimination based solely on national origin
Philadelphia Minimum Wage Laws: What You Need To Know
There are several methods to circumvent non-solicitation agreements in executive employment agreements. First, it is important to not sign a Non-Solicitation Agreement if your exit plans are not in place. Non-solicitation agreements can also be snagged in hidden ways that you might not realize. Non-solicitation deals can also be hidden within retirement plans, stock options, or bonus payments.
Discrimination on the basis of religion in a workplace could be detrimental to an employee's mental health. This can lead to depression and low self-esteem among other problems. Employees who are discriminated against because of their religion might lose their social support network. This can result in hostile work environments and high turnover.
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Philadelphia's minimum wage is $7.25/hour for workers. This is slightly more than the federal minimum wage. Despite the low minimum wage rate, many Philadelphians still earn less than the federal minimum wages. This increases the city's need and does not reduce the state's overall unemployment rate.
A good reason clause should contain a list of reasons that the employer may terminate the contract. Good reason clauses should include a list of reasons why the employer can terminate the contract, no matter if they are personal, professional or business-related. An employee can give a termination notice within a reasonable time period if they have a good reason clause.
* Infractions for overtime
Our legal team is well-versed in many industries, employees, and claims. As such, we can represent all employees from minimum wage workers to CEOs and large corporations. No matter if you are a white-collar office worker or a blue-collar transportation employee, we can help.
The American Community Survey measures poverty rates across major cities. It found that roughly one-third to three quarters of Philadelphian workers earned $7.25 an hr or less in 2018. This percentage is higher among Hispanics and others. One-third of the workers had less than 24 years of age and didn't have a college education. Philadelphia's minimum wage earners were young adults. These figures are not necessarily accurate as some workers were not included in the minimum wage law.
While employers often take responsibility for their employees' ethical and fair treatment, there are some who exploit their workers in order to avoid their financial responsibilities or simply because they believe that they can.
* Whistleblower claims
Disabled employees can be protected from being fired
How do I Recover My Lost Wages?
There are a lot of different practice areas for employment related disputes. Although wage loss might be considered labor law, we handle these types of issues. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects you from your employer stealing your wages. Also, like state anti discrimination laws, PA has anti-wage theft laws that protect you. Wage and hour claims comprise a good portion of the legal issues that we see. Let us help you recover your unpaid wages.
What Other Types of Employment Law Claims Do You Handle?
Employment law is much more than workplace discrimination. You might need legal counsel to help with employment agreements, contract negotiations, or a severance agreement review. There is also law that applies specifically to public sector employees. New Jersey employment laws differ from Philadelphia employment laws. And there are aspects of business law with an employment element as well. Perhaps you saw some illegal activity at work, then you can bring whistleblower claims. Did you suffer a personal injury at work? Then you have a workers compensation claim. Maybe your employer is accusing you of breaching a non-compete agreement or taking trade secrets with you to a new company. You will definitely need us in this case. There are so many different aspects of employment law. Give us a call and find out.