Category Archives: Employment Law
Criminals Now More Employable In Philadelphia
A Philadelphia city ordinance took effect last week which now prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s criminal record in a job application or a first interview. A violation may result in a $2,000.00 fine. Philadelphia’s ordinance follows similar laws in a … Continue reading
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Best Employment Practices Only As Good As The Management
In the tragedy unfolding at Penn State, one has to believe the University had written employment policies for reporting inappropriate behavior by staff, whether directed toward co-workers or otherwise. Yet, the scandal is just one more example of how a … Continue reading
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Livengrin Foundation 45th Anniversary Gala
I have the pleasure of serving on the Board of Livengrin Foundation in Bensalem, Bucks County, PA. Anyone who has unfortunately been arrested for DUI or underage drinking in Lower Bucks will be familiar with Livengrin as the place they … Continue reading
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Hire A Lawyer Before Your Unemployment Hearing
I’ve had a few potential clients come to my Yardley, PA office lately having represented themselves in an unemployment hearing and lost. They did not understand the unemployment appeals process and did not realize the difficulty of an appeal to … Continue reading
FMLA 401: Employees’ Most Common Mistakes
Employees are responsible for following FMLA rules and regulations as well as employers. The following are mistakes which can result in your request for FMLA leave being delayed or denied: Failing to provide your employer at least 30 days notice of a … Continue reading
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FMLA 301: Unintentionally Granting Leave
Employers may voluntarily extend legal rights to employees which the employees would not otherwise be entitled to. Employers of less than 50 persons may provide Family & Medical Leave because they believe it is the right thing to do for their … Continue reading
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FMLA 201 – Counting the Days
How many FMLA leave days do I have? Let me count the ways. (My apologies to Emily Dickinson) If on the calendar method, then twelve weeks it be within the year of unpaid leave, just so we’re clear. If by … Continue reading
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Family And Medical Leave 101
The federal Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 established the right for certain employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period due to special family or medical circumstances. Unfortunately, many employers and employees … Continue reading
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Pitfalls Of The Disability Application Process: Part II – After Leaving
Hopefully, you took my advice after reading Part I and tried to reach a reasonable accommodation with your employer. For this blog, I’ll assume you made a good faith effort to find a solution that worked and either met with … Continue reading
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Pitfalls Of The Disability Benefits Application Process: Part I – Still Employed
I have blogged previously about the pitfalls of filling out applications for disability benefits without seeking the advice of an attorney. Simply stating you have a disabling medical condition and providing a few records from your physician is not likely … Continue reading
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