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At-Will Employment

What does “at-will” employment mean: You might be inclined to think that it means that employees serve at the will of the master, or at the master’s pleasure. While this historically makes sense, “at-will” employment is...more

Federal Court Creates New Exception to Pennsylvania At Will Employment Doctrine

Pennsylvania has long been considered an "employment at will" state – meaning that employers and employees may terminate their employment relationship at any time with or without cause or prior notice. However, the number of...more

Employment Law Commentary, May 2008

OFCCP Regulations Implementing Jobs for Veterans Act of 2003 Finalized by Nancy J. Purvis and Lloyd W. Aubry, Jr. The EEO-related obligations associated with federal government contracting, including the requirement...more

Employment Law Commentary, February 2008

Employer obligations under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) have recently been expanded for the first time since its enactment in 1993. On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the fiscal year 2009 Defense...more