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A Philadelphia employment law firm can assist you in understanding how to respond to the challenges that may be made against your position. They will also help you defend your rights as an employee. Our law group will ensure that you have the confidence to know you are upholding fair, ethical treatment of others.

* Retaliation

What to look for in Executive Employment Agreements

* Lunch and rest-break issues

Employees who are disabled cannot be fired

Pennsylvania's law concerning paid sick days requires that employers with ten employees or greater must offer sick time to their employees. This law also requires employers to offer sick time to employees who work at least 40 hours per week. This law does, however, not apply to seasonal employees or independent contractors. Aside from adjunct professors, workers covered under collective bargaining agreements are exempted from the law.

According to the American Community Survey, which assesses poverty rates in major cities in America, approximately one-third (33%) of Philadelphia's workers earned $7.25 per hour or less in 2018. This is a large percentage of Hispanics and non-whites. Over one-third of workers were younger than 24 years old and had not completed a college degree. Philadelphia's minimum wage workers were young adults. These figures could not be exact because they include workers who weren't covered by the minimum wage law or whose employers didn't comply with it.

Harassment at work that is based upon protected classes is illegal in both federal law and state law. It refers to any behavior pattern that creates a hostile work environment, which can lead to an adverse employment decision. This type can be directed at your supervisors or coworkers but it also happens outside the workplace.

Philadelphia's poverty problem is especially serious, despite the fact the United States has lower rates of poverty than its suburbs. According to a Pew Research Center report, Philadelphia is tied in terms poverty with Pittsburgh (and 12 other large-sized cities). A household with two members would earn less than $15,000.80 per annum to be at the bottom of the poverty ladder. Many of these people work low-wage jobs, such as chefs, cashiers, and nurses aides.

Our experienced Philadelphia employment lawyers at The Lacy Employment Law Firm can help you to uphold the law by using it effectively.

At present, the federal minimum salary is $7.25. Philadelphia's minimum is $7.25. The state legislature is unable to increase it. Accordingly, the city cannot establish its minimum wage. It is still up for debate whether Philadelphia can change its minimum wage.

We know that your job is important to you and your family. That is why The Lacy Employment Law Firm will support and defend your unique employment situation.

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An employee must prove that the discrimination was based on national origin. Employer is now responsible for proof of the causal connection. The employer must first offer a valid but not discriminatory reason for the action. The employer must first provide a valid non-discriminatory reason for the action. Next, the employee must show evidence to support the employer's claim.

Disabled employees can be protected from being fired

* Accessibility for persons with disabilities

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Many of our clients do have no current dispute with their employers but need help in balancing the playing field, understanding legal documents and how to interpret them.

Noncompliance with the ordinance can result in serious penalties, including significant fines. This ordinance is not only applicable to city workers but also employees of other entities that have contracted with the City. Penalties are not the only recourse for noncompliance.

We can offer legal advice and representation if your legal situation warrants it. We offer a confidential, non-binding consultation to learn more about your case, give practical and legal advice, and then discuss possible options for representation.

Employers can follow the law by either adopting an existing benefit policy or creating a new standalone benefit that complies with the law. Employers looking to eliminate voluntary paid sick leaves should review their policies.

These laws make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of disability in employment. This includes hiring and firing as well as terms, conditions, privileges and duties. Employers can't discriminate on the basis of age, gender, national origin, race, and gender. Employers cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation, political affiliation, or gender.

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Discrimination on grounds of national origin is a very common problem. Unfortunately, employers are still not fully aware that discriminating against someone based on their ethnicity or nationality is illegal. Employers who do not understand this may not be aware that they could face serious consequences. This kind of discrimination should be avoided by being educated about the laws.

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.

Many employees are good-intentioned and will seek assistance from their HR department or supervisor in order to solve problems at work. However, they may not realize that their statements were made to protect the best interest of the company. For clients who want to understand their unique situation and get a third-party view of their legal issues, we advise them to consult a lawyer before they bring a claim to a company representative.

Employers must provide paid sick days and include a notice in the employee handbook explaining their policies. The Mayor's office, or a designee, will distribute the poster. Employers must ensure that employees are given adequate notice. In the event that handbooks don't exist, employers must notify their employees by writing. This notice must be given in English and the language spoken by at least five percent.

An employer in Philadelphia can file a claim against a client or former employee. The Philadelphia Wage Theft Coordinator can be reached for assistance. The Wage Theft Coordinator will review the complaint, and notify the employer. The employer must reply to the complaint. This includes all records about hours worked, amounts paid third parties, and any deductions.

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Both workers and employers would benefit from an increase to the minimum wage. It would create more jobs in the local economy, and lower state service costs. It would also help businesses who are struggling to fill open roles. The Republicans in the state legislature believe that minimum wage rises should be determined based on market conditions.

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.

Our clients enjoy a time-saving and cost-effective experience. We won't be afraid to defend what is right. Our clients are our priority and we work tirelessly to protect their interests. Our goal is always to exceed expectations, applying compassion, wisdom, insight and our compassion to each case we take on. We are proud of our stellar reputation and can deliver outstanding results for our customers.

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Pennsylvania's law governing paid sick leave mandates that employers with 10 or more employees must provide sick time for their employees. This law also requires that employers offer paid sick time to workers who work over forty hours per annum. This law does however not cover workers who are hired for less then six months or independent contractors. Additionally, adjunct professors or workers covered by a collective agreement are not subject to the law.

* Interference with contracts and defamation

Employers often use gold parachutes to attract high-ranking employees. Most top executives seek security, especially when the company is vulnerable to mergers or acquisitions or has high turnover. This can be a way to attract high-ranking executives to a company. Additionally, executive may be more open to staying in a company that offers a golden parachute than one that does not.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions that you should ask. How long will my case take? Am I better off settling early? Will you drop my case if we do not settle after the EEOC process? Have you handled this type of case before? How much of your practice is devoted to employment law?

We do give free consultations. Unfortunately, due to extreme call volume, we cannot offer a free consultation to everyone. But we will let you know within 2 hours whether we can offer one. Give us a call. You will get a response. And we find that our clients appreciate knowing quickly whether we will be giving them an initial consultation. If we cannot give you a free consulations, we will wish you the best of luck. We hope to help as many people as possible. But we can only form an attorney client relationship with so many people as we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest standards of lawyering. And you cannot maintain high standards if you take every single case.

Although different cases warrant a different fee structure for typical employment related legal matters, your employment attorney will take 40% of the settlement amount. You won�t see this number stated on very many websites, but we believe in transparency for our employment law clients. The reason for this number is simple. We take all the risk. We will front your expenses and take the risk of losing everything if we do not get you a settlement or verdict at trial. Further, we go against the best. Unlike personal injury attorneys, we are up against attorneys for big corporations with unlimited resources in employment related litigation. Fighting workplace discrimination is hard. But we relish the challenge and fight to achieve the best results in the employment matters that we pursue.