Employment Law Blog

Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek Law: What Hourly Workers Need to Know

September 11, 2026

Hourly workers in Philadelphia face a range of challenges, including unpredictable schedules, childcare and transportation issues, and getting enough hours to make ends meet. If an employee gets their hours cut without any warning, or a shift is added after they have already made plans, this unpredictable schedule can make it...

What Does Language Discrimination Look Like?

July 2, 2026

It is illegal for employers to treat employees differently, or less favorably, because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This includes language discrimination, which is considered a subset of national origin discrimination. In today’s diverse work environment, many employees come from different backgrounds...

Tips for Building Your Workplace Discrimination Case

June 26, 2026

Workplace discrimination continues to be an unfortunate reality across a range of industries. While there are federal and state laws in place that prohibit discriminatory behavior based on one’s race, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, workplace discrimination can damage your career, jeopardize...

How Retaliation Claims Differ From Discrimination Claims

June 19, 2026

If your employer treats you unfairly in the workplace due to your race, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, they could face legal consequences. Two of the most commonly cited complaints involve discrimination claims and retaliation claims. While these terms are often used...

Can a Lawyer Help With Workplace Discrimination?

June 12, 2026

Workplace discrimination occurs when your employer treats you differently or unfavorably due to your race, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Despite the fact that this behavior is legally prohibited, discrimination in the workplace continues to occur at every phase of employment, including...

Legal Strategies Against Workplace Discrimination

June 5, 2026

Discrimination in the workplace continues to occur, despite the federal and state laws in place that prohibit discriminatory behavior based on one’s race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. In fact, according to a recent study, over 60% of employees in the United States have...