Labor and Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including helping businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures. In addition to showing businesses how to reduce their risk of employment litigation, labor and employment attorneys can advise on the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee with regard to work related disputes. Finally, employment lawers can also protect workers when their rights are being violated.
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What Is The Law Regarding Overtime?
Most employees in Pennsylvania must be paid overtime compensation for any hours they work over 40 straight time hours per week. Overtime compensation is 1 1/2 times the employee's straight time …
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Is "Comp Time" Legal?
The short answer is no. Compensatory time off in place of payment for overtime is not legal.
Employee Benefits Required by Law
In difficult economic times, most people are grateful for work. Most of us expect to work harder and to forgo bonuses and other perks. However, there are certain benefits to which all employees are entitled to by law and that should not be negotiable. Minimum Wage The Fair Labor Standards Act provides that a federally established minimum wage shall be provided to workers in the …
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What You Need to Know about 401k Withdrawals
401k plans are common retirement investment tools for United States workers. The plans, named for the section of the IRS code that defines them, allow workers to save for retirement and to defer income taxes until the time the money is withdrawn. However, with these tax benefits come restrictions on when money can be withdrawn from the plan without financial penalties. 401k withdrawals …
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Minimum Wage or Overtime Complaint
Use this form for filing complaints under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968. (LLC-22 REV 12-07)
Wage Complaint Form
Use this form for complaints under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act of 1968 and the Wage Payment and Collection Law. (LLC-9 rev 11-07)
How to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits
Unemployment insurance benefits are payments made to eligible employees who become unemployed through no fault of their own. If you are denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. Your state unemployment office can tell you about your appeal rights. Most states have brochures that explain the appeals process in detail, but here are some general …
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Criminal Background Check
What is Progressive Discipline?
Severance and Release Help
Bad Attitude in the Workplace
How Long Does It Take To Settle A Lawsuit?
Final Paychecks
Paid Time Off
Payroll Taxes
Overtime Pay
Whistleblower Laws
Unemployment Compensation
On-Call Time
ADA Laws - Your Employer Can't Discriminate Against You
Confidentiality of Initial Consultations with a Lawyer
Defamation and Gossip in the Workplace
How Can An Attorney Help Me With A Sexual Harassment Claim?
How To Prepare to Meet With Your Lawyer
How To File an Employment Discrimination Claim
Accrued Vacation Pay
Criminal Background Check