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* Civil assault or battery

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.

A disability refers to a perceived or real impairment of one or more functions. This includes disabilities that affect sight, hearing or mobility. It could also cover mental, emotional or other conditions. It also applies to those with a history involving a disability, such as bipolar disorder and cancer.

What to look out for in Executive Employment Agreements

* Breach in contract

* Breach

Employees may use earned sick leave for family and personal reasons under the law. If they are absent for more than three days consecutively, however, they will need to provide reasonable documentation. Employees must be given written notice by employers about their rights and responsibilities under the law.

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Philadelphia's minimum wage is only part of the equation for poverty reduction. The minimum wage does not just affect the amount of money a worker makes, but also the hours they work. Multiple studies show that raising minimum wage is not only good for the economy, it also helps to keep young people from the streets.

Federal law declares that harassment based on race violates the law. In certain instances, an employer might be found responsible for violating federal law. Employees who are less than 18 years old are protected under federal law. The law bans discrimination based in age, race/disability, or marriage.

Breach of contract

Philadelphia's law on health care does not require employers that they ask for a physician's note each time an employee is sick. Instead, employees get paid sick time based upon how many hours they work. The law has some nuanced. Temporary placement agencies, for example, are not covered by the law. Employers could be faced with a difficult situation. Before making any final decision about whether the law applies, employers may want to consult with an employment attorney.

A company can also receive substantial perks from golden parachutes clauses in addition to a generous severance payment for executives who quit. These benefits can include a large salary, bonuses or vested status in retirement programs. They can be an important source of income during a search for a new position.

It is crucial to act when you are subject to discrimination based on national origin at work. An experienced national origin attorney is the first step to filing a legal case. The experienced national origin attorney can help you make a decision about whether or not to file a case and will ensure that your case is filed within any applicable time limit. Next, gather evidence and documents that support your claim. These documents could include emails, disciplinary papers, or files from employees.

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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.

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.

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

An employee must prove that there is a causal connection between the adverse employment decision and his or her nationality in order to prove discrimination based on national origin. The employer is responsible for proving the causal link. First, the employer must provide a valid reason for the action that is not discriminatory. Next, the employee must prove that the employer's reason for the action is false.

An often included clause in executive employment agreements is the golden parachute clause. These clauses can be used to protect the company if the employee leaves or ceases to perform. These clauses can prove very lucrative but also can cause financial problems for companies that do not have the capital to pay their top executives. If you are an executive, avoid golden parachutes clauses.

You could face severe consequences if you don't comply

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Whistleblower claims

We also provide comprehensive estate planning services to our clients, to protect your assets and family in the event that something happens to you.

Discrimination against qualified disabled employees is prohibited by both the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Although they don't apply to all situations, these laws can prevent employers discriminating against disabled employees. Employers are required provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the comfort of their employees.

Employers must also provide paid sick days to their employees. This notice must include a translation in English or any language that is spoken by at least 5% of the workforce. Employers must also ensure that employees are given adequate notice through employee handbooks. Employers are required to provide written notice to employees, even if they don’t have handbooks. The notice should include details such as how many hours the employee worked and what amount they received in a single year.

* Breach

Discrimination on the basis of religion

Termination

* Illegal wage deductions

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Discrimination on the basis of religion in a workplace could be detrimental to an employee's mental health. This can lead to depression and low self-esteem among other problems. Employees who are discriminated against because of their religion might lose their social support network. This can result in hostile work environments and high turnover.

Philadelphia's minimum wages have been lowered by inflation, making it one of the most affordable U.S. cities. The state sets Philadelphia's minimum wage, but workers in the tipped industry are also affected. Employers in Philadelphia should be familiar with the minimum wage law to avoid any issues.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.