Employers who treat their employees unfairly must be held responsible. Even though it can be difficult to get started, The Lacy Employment Law Firm is here to help.
Federal law makes harassment based upon race illegal. An employer could be held responsible in certain cases for violating the law. Employees under 18 years of age are also protected by federal law. Discrimination based upon age, race, disability, marital status, or any other factor is prohibited by federal law.
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Philadelphia is one of the most affordable major U.S. cities. This means that many Philadelphians are struggling to make ends meets. Mayor Jim Kenney recently approved an ordinance which will raise the minimum wages for some city workers. The Consumer Price Index, which is all urban consumers, determines the new minimum wage rate.
A termination clause for an executive employment contract should clearly describe the conditions of termination. Also, the amount of severance compensation if the employee doesn't perform the job. The termination of an executive without payment for severance is a breach in contract. It could lead to a lawsuit.
Although discrimination based upon disability is illegal in the United States, employers aren’t required to give disabled people preferential treatment. Employers are free to select the best person for the job based only on his or her qualifications. This exception is only if the disability poses a substantial burden to the company.
Employers must give their employees reasonable documentation in order to comply the new law. This includes a doctor's letter. The letter doesn't have to be specific about the illness. Additional sick leave is available to employees if necessary. The law requires employers to keep records about employees' hours and the time they take for sick leave.
