Key Takeaways: Philadelphia employment lawyers often point out that AI cannot legally reject a job applicant because of a disability. The same rules that govern a human recruiter also cover software that screens resumes or scores video interviews. Those protections come from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pennsylvania law,...
When you apply for a job, you may go through several rounds of interviews, only to find out that the pay is significantly lower than what you expected. This can be an extremely frustrating waste of time and energy. Knowing the expected pay range can help you decide whether a...
Worker misclassification occurs when an employer treats someone as an independent contractor even though the person legally qualifies as an employee. Pennsylvania law states that a worker is considered an employee unless the employer can show that the worker qualifies as an independent contractor. Unfortunately, according to the Pennsylvania Department...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used during almost every stage of the hiring process, from identifying candidates and screening resumes to conducting and evaluating interviews. While these tools can help employers handle a large number of applicants, this technology can create concerns about discrimination. Unfortunately, the data used to build...
Between hormonal fluctuations, fatigue, and morning sickness, and the significant changes the body undergoes, pregnancy can cause a range of physical and medical challenges that make it difficult to maintain the same level of productivity at work. Whether you need additional restroom breaks, a temporary change in responsibilities, or time...
When the Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) was passed in Pennsylvania in April of 2016, it gave hundreds of thousands of residents legal access to cannabis to help manage symptoms of qualifying medical conditions, including chronic pain, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It also prohibited employers from terminating...