You certainly don’t have to work as a janitor to have cleaning up the workspace be a regular part of your job. For many workers, this is something they have to do at the end of every shift, or they may simply have a set schedule where they all take care of various...
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Year: 2022
What is sexual harassment really about?
People often assume that sexual harassment is about lust or attraction. One person is attracted to a co-worker, and the way that they express this becomes harassment. A boss makes comments about his female worker's appearance, for instance, or a co-worker repeatedly...
Injury risks workers in the Pennsylvania film industry face
Pennsylvania has become a choice location for the filming and production of films. As the industry continues to grow, more residents have access to well-paying entry-level jobs such as: Production assistants (aka runners) Grips Gaffers You can get into the film...
Workers’ compensation: How much should you expect in lost wages?
When a workplace accident puts you out of work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. The benefits cover, among other things, a portion of the wages you have missed out on due to your injury or illness. The benefits due vary depending on the state...
You have a right to reasonable accommodation at your workplace
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires an employer with more than 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with a temporary or permanent disability. A reasonable accommodation is meant to ensure that disabled employees enjoy similar...
Power tools are efficient but also dangerous
Power tools are utilized across many industries. They are designed to make light work of manual labor and also increase safety overall. Generally, this is the case. However, power tools can also be hazardous at times and if something goes wrong then the resulting...
What are some of the most dangerous jobs in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania is filled with many industries and many jobs. On any given day, these workers may face job-related hazards that lead to serious and life-changing injuries. They may be unable to work for weeks, months and years; some, even permanently disabled. This makes...
Handling a discrimination complaint as an employer
Finding out that one of your employees has made a complaint against you for discrimination can be hurtful and upsetting. It’s important that you don’t retaliate or talk to the employee right away. You need to know that you could face harsh penalties if the...
Another Pennsylvania city may soon enact a Crown Act
In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted “Crown Act” laws, which prohibit employers, schools and other institutions from discriminating against Black people for having natural hair or for wearing their hair in styles that are associated with Black...
What if claiming workers’ comp upsets my employer?
While you have the right to claim workers’ compensation benefits if injured at work, that does not mean your employer will be happy about you doing it. Even though the reason they pay insurance premiums is to cover an employee who gets ill or injured, some employers...