Cornell & Associates PA Legal Blog

There are both federal and state laws that establish certain rights for workers. Employees have the right to receive at least minimum wage for the time that they work and possibly also overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. They should have a work...

People are more likely to experience workplace sexual harassment when they pursue certain types of careers. Those working in a field traditionally dominated by one sex may face sexual harassment from their co-workers or supervisors. People working in the service...

Age discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that most often affects older employees as they age. This kind of mistreatment can potentially limit their career opportunities, affect their job security and diminish their ability to maintain their dignity in...

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) established a crucial right for modern workers. Specifically, the FMLA permits employees in certain circumstances to request unpaid leave from their work. The FMLA allows workers to prioritize their own health or the needs of...

Even though working women are no longer considered a novelty, a lot of employers still don’t seem to be on board with making room for their pregnant employees. While it’s no longer legal to outright dismiss someone from their position simply because they are pregnant,...

Employees who are facing unfair treatment in the workplace may be in a position to seek justice. When mistreatment occurs as a result of retaliation for exercising one’s protected rights or involves the targeting of someone for their legally protected characteristics,...

Workplace harassment can occur in many different ways. Perhaps one coworker or supervisor makes repeated unwanted sexual advances toward a specific employee. Perhaps a group of workers target someone and create a hostile work environment because of their age or race....

Employees should be able to count on their employers to provide a workplace free of hostile actions, such as sexual harassment or unlawful discrimination. They’re also entitled to have a safe workplace that doesn’t feature violations of established safety regulations....

Age discrimination can affect youthful workers but is often a particularly serious concern for workers over the age of 40. Those who have years of experience in the workforce often find themselves receiving inappropriate treatment from their current employer or...

There are many kinds of abuse and harassment that people might experience at work. Sexual harassment is one of the most common, but people can face harassment for all different types of protected characteristics, including their age, religion, health conditions and...