Noncompete claims
Racial discrimination is when an employer treats a job applicant or employee unfairly due to their race. Racial harassment can also be considered racism. Racial harassment can create hostile work environments. You have the right to sue your employer if you or your coworkers have been subject to racial harassment.
Employers cannot request a doctor's letter from every employee who takes sick days.
Philadelphia law also requires employers that their employees receive paid safe time. Employers with 50 or more workers must provide employees up to 8 weeks of unpaid protected time. This can vary depending on how large the company is. This law is not applicable to small businesses with only one or a few locations. Additionally, employers could have multiple locations that do not count as a "10 employee" count under law. Further, it is not clear how to determine which employees will be covered by the law. This and other issues may be better clarified by an employment lawyer.
Employers cannot discriminate towards employees who claim their rights under Fair Labor Standards Act. Employers must pay nonexempt employees at least $7.25 an hour, and overtime payment of one-half of their regular wage. But there are exceptions. Employers may in some cases choose to use non-exempt employees to cut costs.
Philadelphia has the lowest minimum wage in any major U.S. city due to inflation. The state sets Philadelphia's minimum wages, but it also impacts workers in tipped jobs. To avoid problems, employers in the city should know the minimum wage laws.
Our legal team is well-versed in many industries, employees, and claims. As such, we can represent all employees from minimum wage workers to CEOs and large corporations. No matter if you are a white-collar office worker or a blue-collar transportation employee, we can help.
