No one should ever be made to feel guilty, alienated or punished as the result of making a complaint or engaging in whistleblowing in the workplace. This is why Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws protect employees from retaliation at work. If you believe that you...
Month: June 2019
Common ATV problems Pennsylvanians face in the summer
Summer is the prime season for ATV enthusiasts to take their rides out for a spin. They don’t have to worry about snow, leaves or ice as they speed across private property or state designated trails under the sun. While it may be the most thrilling and rewarding time...
Does the media inaccurately portray female sexual harassment?
The common assumption with sexual harassment is that male supervisors will harass female workers who are at a lower position in the company. Perhaps the most common example is a male CEO and his female secretary. This isn't to take away from the validity of those...
What are my maternity leave options in Pennsylvania?
Pregnancy and motherhood is a very special time that can be both overwhelming and a wonderful experience. More women than ever are choosing to remain in the workplace after they become parents. Due to this, many expectant mothers have questions and concerns relating...
Security officer dismissed following sexual harassment complaint
A 25-year veteran security officer at the Pennsylvania Senate was just recently fired due to what her bosses have described as conduct that "has been quite problematic." Curiously enough, her dismissal comes six months after the officer sued officials in the Senate...
Displaced Pennsylvania workers seeking unemployment compensation
Unemployment compensation is just one of the areas of interest for nearly 1,000 employees of a Snyder County company who went to work one morning only to be told their plant was being closed immediately and that they were out of jobs that day. In fact, the...
Signs of retaliatory action at work
If you have recently been fired, you will know how scary and alienating this can be. As well as being worried about where your next paycheck will come from, you may be suffering from a lack of self-esteem, and wonder why you were fired and not other co-workers. In the...