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OCR enforces numerous Federal civil rights laws. These laws ban discrimination in employment settings and educational settings. These laws also cover programs and activities run by state educational agencies. Title II also prohibits discrimination based a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Discrimination against people with disabilities

A lot of employees are very good at their jobs and will seek advice from HR to help them resolve problems. However, it is often discovered that their statements were actually used to protect business interests. We recommend clients seek advice from a lawyer to obtain a third-party viewpoint of their legal position, understand their legal claims and figure out how to best protect their employment.

A termination clause in an executive employee contract should clearly state what constitutes "cause", including any offenses against the company and its shareholders. The term "cause" in many cases is unclear and vaguely defined. The worst part is that the employee might not be able to identify the cause of termination.

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Employers will find it difficult to fire disabled employees due to discrimination in the Americans with Disabilities Act. If the company is able to make reasonable accommodations to assist disabled employees in their work, they can avoid firing them. Employers with 15 or more employees are not subject to this law.

You can use sick time for many reasons, including to treat an injury or illness. Employees can also use sick time to visit long-term care appointments or care for family members. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against sick employees.

Our legal team is well-versed in many industries, employees, and claims. As such, we can represent all employees from minimum wage workers to CEOs and large corporations. No matter if you are a white-collar office worker or a blue-collar transportation employee, we can help.

* Accommodations available for people with disabilities

According to NBC10 Pennsylvania's new minimum wage laws aim to protect tippers in the state. Employers cannot deduct tips for non-cash fees. These new rules require employers to explain clearly to customers that automatic service charges aren't tips. Finally, workers must be allowed at least 80% to be spent on tip-generating work.

A disability can be a physical or mental impairment, real or perceived, that restricts one or more activities. This could include impairments related to sight, hearing, mobility, and other aspects of life. This could also cover mental or emotional disorders. This law covers individuals with a history or disability such as bipolar disorder or cancer.

Walmart had employed an employee for fifteen years. The employee requested reasonable schedule changes and was denied. Her disability caused her to be denied promotions. The EEOC ordered the company's payment of nearly $40K to the employee. It also cited her disability in its ruling.

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Employers who have ten employees or more are required to offer paid sick leave. Eligible employees can accrue up 40 hours of sick leave each year from covered employers. Employers are allowed to offer employees more than the minimum amount. Philadelphia's covered employees will begin to receive paid sick leave upon starting their employment. Each forty-hour worked hour, employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave. This means it will take the employee 90 days for their full 40 hours of paid sick time.

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* Discrimination due to race, color or gender, LGBT status, identity, national origin or religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic

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.

Discrimination based upon disability

Pennsylvania's overtime rules require employers in Pennsylvania to pay at least 1.5x the employee's regular rate for any hours worked over forty-five times per week. These amounts range from $12 to $18 an hour. Employers often fail to pay overtime if their employees are not salaried and work less that forty hours per week.

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Your job provides you with a source of income that allows you and your family to provide for their needs. Many people find a job that gives them purpose and identity. They can invade someone's home life if there are problems at the office.

Employers cannot discriminate against employees because of their race, color, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or ancestry. Employers can't discriminate against employees based on their age, unless they have a legitimate occupational qualification.

Employer discrimination based upon religion is illegal. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees because of their religious beliefs. This federal law also bans the retaliation against employees. You should seek legal representation if you are the victim or a perpetrator of religious discrimination. Burruezo & Burruezo attorneys have experience in handling a variety workplace discrimination cases.

Philadelphia's health law doesn't require employers to request a doctor's notice every sick day. Instead, employees are paid sick leave based on how many hours they work. There are however some exceptions to the law. Temporary placement agencies are exempted from the law. Employers may find this confusing. Before making any final decisions on whether the law applies to their situation, employers should consult an employment lawyer.

Inflation has decreased the real value the federal minimum wage. This is Pennsylvania's minimum income. Philadelphia's minimum income is the lowest among large U.S. metropolitan areas. Since 2006, Philadelphia's national minimum wage has been below that of Philadelphia. The economy's state and Philadelphia's policy decisions will influence the direction of minimum wage trends.

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It is important to keep in mind that non-solicitation agreements have an expiration date. Courts tend to view longer-term contracts that do not include non-solicitation as suspicious. A transitional non-solicitation deal is a good option if you're selling your business. This will protect your company against losing important clients or employees.

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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?

There are a lot of different practice areas for employment related disputes. Although wage loss might be considered labor law, we handle these types of issues. The Fair Labor Standards Act protects you from your employer stealing your wages. Also, like state anti discrimination laws, PA has anti-wage theft laws that protect you. Wage and hour claims comprise a good portion of the legal issues that we see. Let us help you recover your unpaid wages.

Choosing an attorney is not easy. Here�s some things we suggest you consider. Look at the attorney�s credentials. If an attorney went to a top law school, you can expect a certain standard of competence. You should then look at experience. Does the attorney have some listed experience on their website that makes them stand out? But, above all else, you should trust your gut. If your attorney seems like a jerk, do not hire him or her. Contrary to popular belief, being a jerk attorney is not an asset in law; it is a liability. A good attorney will have good relationships with opposing counsel. This relationship can and will help you get a better outcome. Jerk attorneys never form these relationships.