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Both employers and workers would be benefited by an increase in the minimum wages. It will generate more local business and lower the cost for state services. Businesses that are struggling to fill vacant positions would be benefited by it. The state house's Republicans believe that the market should determine minimum wage increases.

Our Philadelphia employment lawyers proudly represent workers of all backgrounds and industries in a variety of employment law cases. We are committed to preventing similar accidents from happening in the future by correcting the wrongs done to hardworking people.

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Many employers are responsible for ensuring their employees are treated ethically and fairly. However, some employers may take advantage of their employees to avoid financial responsibility - or because they think they can.

Inflation has driven Philadelphia's minimum salary down over the past decade. The cost of living has increased dramatically. A $7.25/hour worker full-time would see a $2.578 increase in this year's salary. Inflation means that this amount is huge for someone who works full time.

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Discrimination against qualified employees with disabilities is prohibited under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Although these laws don't cover all cases, they do prevent employers from discriminating. Employers are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure their employees feel comfortable.

Employers cannot request a doctor's letter from every employee who takes sick days.

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In all employment areas, discrimination on the basis of disability is forbidden. Employers can't discriminate on the basis of a person's disability, physical or mental impairment, and/or national origin. Employers cannot discriminate based on disability regarding compensation, terms, or privileges of employment.

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An employment lawyer can help you protect your rights if your employer discriminates against your. They are experts in these types of cases and can help you get the justice you need. They can also assist you in claiming damages. A disability discrimination lawsuit may be available to you for compensation.

Philadelphia has one the lowest minimum wage rates of any major U.S. city, so many people are struggling to make ends satisfy. Recently, Mayor Jim Kenney signed an ordinance to increase the minimum wage for certain city workers. The Consumer Price Index is used to calculate the new minimum wage.

The penalty for noncompliance can depend on the firm's size, its market power and its workforce skills. Costa Rica's minimum wage program, which increased compliance rates, led to higher average salaries. The program did not have any negative effects on employment. Brazil had a higher enforcement of minimum wages that boosted formal work, but also decreased the wage inequality and self-employment.

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Employers must provide sick leave policies and posted notices to inform employees that they are providing sick time. The notice must be available in English as well any language that is commonly used by 5%. Employers are required to give sufficient notice to employees through their employee handbooks. Employers who don't have handbooks must provide written notice to their employees. Notifications should contain information like the number of hours an employee worked and how much they earned over a calendar year.

Pennsylvania's law regarding paid sick leave requires that employers who have ten or more employees provide sick time. The law requires employers to provide sick leave for all employees who work more than forty hours per year. This law does not apply to independent contractors, seasonal workers, or workers who have been employed for less than six month. The law doesn't apply to adjunct professors and workers covered by a collective bargaining arrangement.

Non-solicitation agreements between employees and employers are contracts that state that the employee will no longer solicit customers or clients when he/she leaves the company. This agreement prohibits an employee, or any other person, from influencing existing employees and customers. Another option is to prohibit an employee from taking his fellow employees with him when he leaves a company.

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The Lacy Employment Law Firm may offer to accept your case on a contingent fee basis. That means that, if you take our case, you are not obligated unless we recover the funds for you.

Exclusions from overtime and minimum wage pay rules

The current federal minimum wage in Philadelphia is $7.25. However, the state legislature has no power to increase it. Because of this, the city can't set the minimum wage. Philadelphia, however, is unable to set its minimum wage. There has been some debate about this.

It has the lowest wage floor in any major American city

* Discrimination based upon race, color/gender, LGBT status/identity or national origin, religious, age, or disability

Employers can't discriminate against employees who are exercising their rights under Fair Labor Standards Act. The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act mandates that employers pay non-exempt employees a minimum of $7.25 an hr and overtime compensation equal to one and half their regular rates of pay. There are exceptions. To reduce costs, employers might consider hiring employees who are not exempt.

Employers are forbidden from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, gender, marital status, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or national origin under federal discrimination law. Employers cannot discriminate on the basis of age unless it is an occupational qualification.

Employers must include in their employee handbook a notice explaining the policies they have. The Mayor's office will give the poster to the designated individual. Employers must include adequate notice in the employee handbooks. If they do not have them, employers must provide written notice. This notice must include at least five percentage of the workforce in English.

Walmart also had a case involving a Walmart employee, who was employed for 15-years. The employee was requesting reasonable changes to her schedule, but she was denied. Her disability was a reason she was denied promotions. The EEOC ruled that the company had to pay almost $40K to the employee, and cite her disability.

Noncompliance can lead to severe penalties that could result in significant fines. This ordinance affects not only city workers but also workers of entities with contracts with City. But penalties aren't the only way to enforce compliance.

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In all areas of employment, discrimination based solely on disability is against the law. An employer cannot discriminate based on a applicant's disability, mental impairment or national origin. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against applicants with disabilities in terms of terms and compensation.

Discrimination based upon national origin can take many forms. These acts can have a negative impact on an employee's job performance and could ultimately lead to a reduction in their career options. Employers could be held responsible for harassing employees in some cases.

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Whistleblower claims

The assistance of an experienced Philadelphia employment attorney can help to understand the arguments against you and protect your rights as an employer. Our law group is there to help you ensure fair and ethical treatment of yourself and others.

These clauses may be used by some companies in order to lessen the threat of hostile takesovers. However, these clauses may not be suitable for everyone. A golden parachute may be able to protect a company's assets against being taken by a potential buyer, but it can also lead to dissatisfaction from existing employees. It's important that the clause is limited in scope and balanced with its potential benefits and disadvantages.

Harassment on the basis of race

An employer who mistreats employees must be held accountable. Although it can seem daunting to begin this process, The Lacy Employment Law Firm will help you to build a compelling case to defend your best interests.

Pennsylvania's law on paid sickness time requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who have ten employees or more. Employers must provide sick time for workers who work less than 40 hours per year. The law does NOT apply to workers hired for less six months, independent contractors or seasonal employees. A collective bargaining agreement does not cover adjunct professors and workers.

Philadelphia has the lowest minimum-wage floor of any American city. The minimum wage floor was raised to $15 per annum by voters last year, but state law prohibits local jurisdictions raising it. Pennsylvania is one of 27 states with pre-emption laws, which prohibit local governments from raising the minimum wages. Philadelphia's minimum wage earners make less than half of their income full-time. The majority are non-white, Hispanic and young women.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Employment law is much more than workplace discrimination. You might need legal counsel to help with employment agreements, contract negotiations, or a severance agreement review. There is also law that applies specifically to public sector employees. New Jersey employment laws differ from Philadelphia employment laws. And there are aspects of business law with an employment element as well. Perhaps you saw some illegal activity at work, then you can bring whistleblower claims. Did you suffer a personal injury at work? Then you have a workers compensation claim. Maybe your employer is accusing you of breaching a non-compete agreement or taking trade secrets with you to a new company. You will definitely need us in this case. There are so many different aspects of employment law. Give us a call and find out.

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.