If you have a disability, you most likely are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA gives those with disabilities equal rights in many areas, including in the workplace. As part of the ADA, employers with more than 15 employees must give...
Month: November 2019
Wrongful termination results in record punitive award
Employers in Pennsylvania must provide their workers with a safe environment. If the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is inspecting a potential violation, it is illegal for a company to terminate employees who assist in the investigation. The U.S....
Discrimination and the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling
Discrimination of any kind is not something society takes lightly. Using a person's skin color, age, sexual preference or religion as a reason to treat them different from others is not all right, especially in the workplace. There are many laws in place, both...