Pennsylvania Questions and Answers

Temporary job - can it affect my possible severance pay?
I got laid-off in April '09 and was told I could be called back in the Fall. If I'm not called back I will be terminated on Jan 1 2010. I haven't been recalled and most likely won't be. Since then, I'...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 7, 2009 8:32 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

i was injured on the job last may
i was injured om the job working for pepsi in bulk which was throwing cases of soda and othe product and my job requires you to be able to lift 20 to 45 lbs for 8 to 12 hrs aday and i cant even lift 2...
1 answer  |  asked Oct 5, 2009 08:51 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

can they make me go back to the job i had
what if my fce says clearly this patient does not meet the requirements for return to work
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2009 12:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

can an employer force you to do the job you did before you got hurt on the job
what if i told that i cant do the job i did before i got hurt and cant lift heavy
1 answer  |  asked Sep 13, 2009 10:48 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Exempt Salary Manager that worked 21 paid days, yet employer only paid for 18 and refuses to pay out
I am a salary exempt manager for a food service company. The month of August was a 21 day pay month (meaning I would need to work a minimum of 21 days to receive my salary. I am new to the company and...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 2, 2009 10:01 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (due in DEC)
I was approved for FML in May for my pregnancy (Due in DEC) and i have taken several days off. I recently inquired how many hours i had available to me, at this time, i was instructed I have taken too...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 26, 2009 1:56 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

can my employer force me to interview for new company?
I work for a hospital in NJ in mental health care. The hospital lost their state contract to a community agency after an RFP process. The hospital is only awarding severance to those employees who hav...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 19, 2009 5:58 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

Aren't employers required to provide ages and positions of employees left behind?
Been laid off 3 times in the past 8 years from 3 different companies. Each company except the last provided a list of company positions and ages of those employees that remained. Is there any recourse...
2 answers  |  asked Aug 11, 2009 11:29 AM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

I have worked at a Foodservice company that was recently experienced a hostile takeover. The company name has officially changed, the business philosphy and my income has suffered. Is my non compete still valid with the new ownership?
I signed a non compete agreement in 2006 for employment for foodservice sales. The company went into bankrupcty and a hostile take over insued. The company name, logo and business philosphy shifted. I...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 6, 2009 4:27 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania

How enforceable is this non-compete in PA?
I have been offered a position with a company in PA. They have sent me an offer letter as well as a non-compete they would like me to sign. The non-compete seems to have overly restrictive covenants a...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 24, 2009 8:24 PM [EST]  |  applies to Pennsylvania