Employment Law Blog

Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

December 26, 2017

Sexual harassment has become a pervasive topic in the news during recent months. In the fallout of many accusations, those who are not in the spotlight are summoning the courage to come forward, and those in positions of judgment are taking the issue very seriously. Recently in New Jersey, a...

New Immunization Requirements for Pennsylvania Students

December 21, 2017

Before starting the 2017-2018 academic school year, students in Pennsylvania had to complete immunization requirements. These new requirements were put into place to protect children from serious, preventable conditions, such as tetanus and polio. Parents can obtain exemptions to immunization requirements for their children if the vaccinations do not fit...

Federal Judge Kozinski Retires Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

December 19, 2017

After a flood of sexual harassment allegations, Federal Judge Alex Kozinski, who held an esteemed position as a chief judge across the entire West Coast in California, retired. Several women, some of which were present and former colleagues, and others whom he met at events, accused him of unwanted sexual...

Registered Nurse Disability Discrimination

December 19, 2017

Workplace injuries can happen at any time and may have unwanted side effects, including limited mobility and temporary leave of absence. Despite the pain and discomfort associated with injury, an accident in the workplace that presents a physical or mental impairment cannot face discrimination in the workplace. Any employee who...

Change Needed in Workplace Culture

December 17, 2017

You cannot turn on the news today without seeing a news report about sexual harassment in the workplace. While many of the claims are accounts out of Hollywood and within politics, more women in a wide variety of industries are feeling empowered to come forward and reveal their experiences of...

New Legislation Seeks to Ban Non-Disclosure Agreements

December 16, 2017

As more high-profile sexual harassment cases continue to arise across the country, senators in Pennsylvania are pushing for changes in legislature that will help put a stop to the silent crime by offering victims a chance to speak out. Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace are often forced to...