Pennsylvania Questions and Answers

i have been harassed and discriminated at work for two years and now assaulted
one man has been harassing me because i am male. i have been reporting and nothing is done they said he is there friend. he has told me to shove things up my ass. went into money im responsible for i ...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 12, 2014 12:57 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Would the non compete keep me from getting a new job?
I am working in Recruitment at a Home Care company for seniors in their homes. I am looking to work at an Assisted Living as a Sales Manager. My non compete says to not work for a like company for 2 y...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 31, 2013 3:06 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Fired for calling OSHA
Hello, I was fired on July 11 2013 after returning back from vacation. On June 26th or 28th I had filed a complaint with OSHA regarding unsafe practice my employer makes its employees preform. The day...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 30, 2013 9:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

fired for false accusation
i was accused of using racial language at work by a "customer" who reported it to the company. i was immediately suspended, then fired about 2 weeks later. The claims are untrue, and the investigation...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 25, 2013 1:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

My boss threatened to physically assault me and I quit. Can I sue? Can I collect UC Benefits?
My boss, who is a male, approx. 6' tall & 400 lbs., threatened to punch me in my face. I am a 5'3" tall, 130 lbs. female. He was intoxicated and angry that I talked over him while he was berating all ...
1 answer  |  asked Jul 12, 2013 1:19 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

What is the employer required to compensate if your position is eliminated?
If your position is eliminated, does the employer have to give two weeks notice, or subsequently compensate you for the two weeks' salary?
1 answer  |  asked May 22, 2013 10:47 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

I was fired for Sexual harrassment when can I reapply to the company that fired me?
My husband was fired for sexual harrassment 9 years ago. When can he reapply to the company that fired him? Is there a statue of limitations that the company must follow?
1 answer  |  asked Apr 3, 2013 07:10 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

I was laid off from a temp agency and no work was available. Will my non-compete still hold up?
I worked for Job "A" in Tamaqua, a staffing agency of which I signed a non-compete policy which stated I could not work for another staffing agency for up and until a year had transpired after my term...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 22, 2013 06:52 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

shouldn't I receive a severance pay
Co. moved to another state , gave help and sev pkgs to all employees losing jobs. I was given a paper-my job was not affected. laid off, rtnd to work to do a different job, less work & OT. Made consid...
1 answer  |  asked Jan 30, 2013 2:13 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

As a 1099 employee after a year I am being asked to sign a non-compete
After just over a year of working with a company as a 1099, they are now asking for me to sign a non-compete agreement. The company is a marketing agency that currently is exclusive to the hospitality...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 15, 2012 7:21 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania