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Beware poor agreements that compromise contractor status

11/02/2016
Such an agreement can be the kiss of death if it’s anything like one recently reviewed by the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.

Philadelphia Parking Authority belatedly fires director over harassment charges

11/02/2016
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has fired Executive Director Vincent Finerty, Jr., after sexual harassment charges came to light.

EEOC unmasks religious discrimination at Erie, Pa., hospital

11/02/2016
St. Vincent’s Health Center, owner of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa., faces an EEOC religious discrimination lawsuit after it fired six employees who refused on religious grounds to receive flu vaccinations.

Lost certification during FMLA? No right to reinstatement

11/02/2016
Employees on FMLA leave aren’t entitled to reinstatement if they can’t perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Unpaid intern may be an employee under Pennsylvania Human Relations Act

11/02/2016
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has concluded that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act may include an unpaid intern as a covered employee under the act.

EEOC loses bid to expand who can be a victim of sexual harassment

11/02/2016
That effort ran into a roadblock recently when it lost a big case.

Pick one reason for firing, then stick with it

11/02/2016
Before you decide to change the reason why you discharged a worker, consider the possible impact of a potential lawsuit.

Disability and constructive discharge linked

11/02/2016
Disabled employees who quit when their employer refuses to consider possible reasonable accommodations may have a constructive discharge claim under the ADA.

Lawsuit challenges EEOC rules addressing wellness programs

11/01/2016
AARP, the seniors’ advocacy group, is suing the EEOC to stop it from issuing rules that clarify how workplace wellness programs align with federal anti-discrimination laws.

Drug testing still legal under new OSHA reporting rule

11/01/2016
A controversial new OSHA rule cracking down on retaliation against safety whistleblowers doesn’t ban employee drug testing.