Employment Law Blog

What Are the Rights of a Laid-Off Employee?

December 17, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic had, and continues to have, a devastating effect on employment. Many people lost their jobs when employers shuttered their businesses, either temporarily or permanently, or reduced operating hours. Even without the pandemic, employees are laid off every day across the United States for any number of reasons....

Philadelphia Pre-Employment Marijuana Screenings End Jan. 1, With Exceptions

December 16, 2021

Pre-employment marijuana screenings for employers in the City of Philadelphia are slated to end in the new year, per city code, with some notable exceptions. Pre-employment marijuana screenings for employers in Philadelphia are slated to end in the new year, per city code, with some notable exceptions. The exceptions to...

Can a Woman Sexually Harass Another Woman?

December 13, 2021

Many people think of sexual harassment as something that a man does to a female employee or coworker. However, sexual harassment comes from both sexes. The harassment could be sexual in nature or simply targeting the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It can be targeted at a man or...

Is Asking a Co-worker for a Date Sexual Harassment?

December 6, 2021

With the recent focus on the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment, many employees may be questioning their own judgment when it comes to interactions with co-workers. It is not always easy to discern the difference between sincere communication with good intentions, and unlawful sexual harassment.  It is probably not sexual...

Why Does Workplace Harassment Often Go Unreported?

November 17, 2021

Even though the #MeToo movement garnered significant publicity and drew a lot of attention to a serious problem, like any other news story, it was overshadowed by other world events and interest in the story waned. Workplace harassment is still an ongoing issue in the United States, and one of...

How Common is Sexual Harassment of Men in the Workplace?

November 11, 2021

Although the majority of reported sexual harassment cases center around men harassing women, there have been signs that things are beginning to change. As more women have earned higher rungs on corporate ladders, the balance of power has started to shift a bit. Although this evolution is a step forward...