Don’t be S.O.L.(about statutes of limitation in employment cases)
A potential client called me this week and described what seemed to be a case of unlawful discrimination at work - violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and…
Preparing for EEOC Mediation and PHRC Fact Finding Conferences
Preparing for EEOC Mediation and PHRC Fact Finding Conferences When you have a discrimination or retaliation claim before the PHRC or EEOC, you may receive notice that a conference has…
Overtime Questions, Fair Labor Standards Act
There are some questions that I frequently get from potential clients. This is one: Q: My employer pays me cash for overtime. Is that legal? A: Probably not -…
Sexual Harassment at Work
It seems that I am getting more calls than ever before about sexual harassment in the workplace. Some say that bosses think they can get away with it now because…
You’re Fired! What’s Next?
You're Fired! What's Next? Most of us have had the experience of being fired. I was fired from my very first job. I was in high school, working part-time in…
The Exit Interview: Signs That Your Employer is Breaking the Law
Signs That Your Employer is Breaking the Law If you have a dog, you know the look - head tilted, eyes downcast, guilty. It usually means "I peed on the…
Six Things You Need to Know About Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania
Please note that this article applies to Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania. Other states may have different rules. Generally the state in which you work is the state in which you…
Deferred Action Guidelines
Deferred Action Guidelines On June 15, 2012, the Obama administration announced a new policy allowing certain young people to avoid deportation, remain in the United States and get work authorization. …
What is the Obama administration’s deferred action program?
On June 15, 2011, the Obama administration announced that is would stop deporting certain undocumented immigrants, specifically undocumented immigrants who entered the US when they were children and have been…
Pennsylvania Labor Board
I get a lot of calls from people looking for the "Pennsylvania Labor Board". As far as I can tell, there is no such thing. Many people seem to believe…
Fired for No Reason – What Can I Do?
It is certainly unfair for an employer to fire an employee for no reason. However, it is not necessarily against the law. It is perfectly legal for an employer to…
Family Medical Leave Act Basics (Video)
In this video post, I explain some of the basics of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Please excuse the haircut. I you need more information about your rights in…
Do we need an attorney for our adjustment of status case?
Adjustment of status cases can appear simple, after all it's just a matter of filling in some forms, right? Not always. Adjustment of status cases based upon family relationships -…
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