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Pennsylvania

EEOC: Popeye’s franchise wouldn’t hire older veterans

01/29/2016
A Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen franchisee in Chester County faces an EEOC lawsuit for allegedly refusing to hire three applicants because of their age.

Pennsylvania State Office of Open Records accused of age discrimination

01/29/2016
An attorney with long experience working for Pennsylvania state agencies has filed an EEOC complaint alleging that the state’s Office of Open Records refused to hire him because of his age.

Federal court: Bullying isn’t grounds for lawsuit

01/29/2016
A federal court has refused to expand possible reasons for employment lawsuits to include so-called “bullying” claims.

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Act requires verdict from judge, not jury

01/29/2016

Here’s a bit of good news that may prevent a big jury verdict: An employment-related whistleblower claim must be heard and decided by a judge, not a jury.

Document all the details that influence your decision to discipline

01/29/2016
One of the easiest ways to get in legal trouble is to discipline two employees differently for breaking the same rule.

When employee must care for loved one, beware liability for association bias

01/29/2016
Watch out for a growing litigation danger known as association discrimination. More courts are allowing ADA lawsuits to move forward based on suspicion that an employee who has a disabled family member was punished because he might miss work in the future.

Scranton prof sues, says he lost tenure for being Greek

01/29/2016
A former professor at the University of Scranton has sued the university claiming it denied him tenure and fired him because of his Greek heritage.

No employment protection for abuse victims

01/29/2016
A federal court has refused to expand common law workplace protection for victims of domestic abuse.

Prepare now for the data breach that will inevitably hit you

01/04/2016
Do you understand the relevant laws and your obligations to protect employee data?

‘Racist’ not a protected class under Title VII

01/04/2016
Here’s a common sense conclusion: Firing someone you suspect may be a racist is a legitimate decision.