When employers think of “medical leave,” most minds understandably jump to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or time off that employees may be entitled to under company-provided policies (sick leave, vacation, PTO, etc.)....more
10/2/2024
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Essential Functions ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Medical Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Sick Leave ,
Wrongful Termination
Employee handbooks are an effective tool for employers for a variety of reasons. They set the rules of the road for your organization, aid in legal compliance, and can help your managers deal with potentially difficult...more
8/1/2023
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Medical Examinations ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Payroll Deductions ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Substance Abuse
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) prohibits employers with more than four employees from discriminating against employees based on certain protected classes. Last month, a state agency approved changes to the law...more
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals (which handles appeals of federal cases in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the Virgin Islands) recently ruled that a facially neutral workplace policy that disproportionately affects...more