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Pennsylvania

Double dipping workers’ comp and Social Security

08/01/2007

Q. Can an injured worker obtain both workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security disability benefits at the same time? …

Keeping the work environment safe

08/01/2007

Q. What proactive strategies can employers implement to promote a safe workplace? …

Employees must file discrimination cases within 180 days

07/01/2007

The U.S. Supreme Court handed employers a major victory in a new 5-4 ruling. No longer will you have to worry that an employment decision you made years — even decades — earlier will come back to haunt you …

Don’t allow shift preferences that favor some, exclude others

07/01/2007

Sometimes, it’s impossible to manage multiple shifts and satisfy everyone. Someone is bound to come to work unhappy …

To bury age discrimination, track decision-makers’ ages, too

07/01/2007

As the population gets older, age discrimination cases are sure to become more commonplace. Some tried-and-true administrative processes can discourage those claims …

Planning to outsource? Prepare to document solid reasons

07/01/2007

Twenty years ago, an employee might have expected his employer to reward long years of service with a secure retirement. That’s no longer the case …

Bankruptcy can lead to dismissal of discrimination suits

07/01/2007

Today, companies commonly emerge stronger and more competitive after filing for bankruptcy. An additional, unintended benefit may have a substantial impact on the HR office …

Don’t delay termination notice if you’re confident you’re right

07/01/2007

If you can justify a decision to terminate an employee — even one with a disability or who is on FMLA leave — don’t wait. Just do it …

Calculate complaint-Filing timing in EEOC and PHRC discrimination case

07/01/2007

HR professionals: Get ready for an onslaught of litigation …

You can prohibit uncivil language as well as obviously offensive speech

07/01/2007

One person’s good-natured pet name may be another’s racist comment. You can — and should — create an anti-harassment policy …