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Employment Law Lawyers in Pittsburgh, PA
Here's the first thing you should know about employment law: As an employee, you have rights. Though it may seem like you're at the mercy of your employer, there are laws in place that are designed to protect you and to regulate the actions of your employer. Whether you are an executive, manager, administrator, or hold any other position, you have a right to be treated fairly.
And here's the second thing you should keep in mind: It's not your job to figure out if you have an employment law claim.
That's where employment lawyers come in.
- They know the ins and outs of the law.
- They can determine if you have a case.
- They navigate the complexities of employment law for you, so you can work together to make the best possible decisions.
Labor and employment laws vary from state to state, so it is important to have an experienced employment attorney on your side when taking legal action against an employer. Federal and state employment laws can be particularly complicated, and an experienced employment attorney can navigate this process for you. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates can answer any questions you may have regarding your case and will work to get you the best results possible.
If you think that you could have a claim, that's the time to get in touch with an experienced employment lawyer. Waiting to get legal advice can drastically reduce your options.
Here's the first thing you should know about employment law: As an employee, you have rights. Though it may seem like you're at the mercy of your employer, there are laws in place that are designed to protect you and to regulate the actions of your employer. Whether you are an executive, manager, administrator, or hold any other position, you have a right to be treated fairly.
And here's the second thing you should keep in mind: It's not your job to figure out if you have an employment law claim.
That's where employment lawyers come in.
- They know the ins and outs of the law.
- They can determine if you have a case.
- They navigate the complexities of employment law for you, so you can work together to make the best possible decisions.
Labor and employment laws vary from state to state, so it is important to have an experienced employment attorney on your side when taking legal action against an employer. Federal and state employment laws can be particularly complicated, and an experienced employment attorney can navigate this process for you. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates can answer any questions you may have regarding your case and will work to get you the best results possible.
If you think that you could have a claim, that's the time to get in touch with an experienced employment lawyer. Waiting to get legal advice can drastically reduce your options.
What to Do Next
Employment lawyers work to get justice for people who are being discriminated against or subjected to other illegal treatment in the workplace. Our employment law team knows the ins and outs of federal and Pennsylvania state employment laws. Often people never file their claim because they assume they don't have a case. Don't make that mistake. Edgar Snyder & Associates' employment law team is experienced in cases including:
- Wrongful termination (based on age, disability, race, gender or religion)
- Sexual harassment
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Retaliation
- And more
Employment Law: Proceed With Caution
Discrimination: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a government agency that is committed to protecting employees' rights in the United States. The EEOC hears claims regarding discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Since it was formed in the 1960s, the commission has passed numerous laws to protect employees.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Laws protect people from workplace discrimination based on:
- Age
- Disability
- Ethnicity
- Race/ Color
- Gender
- Sexual Orientation
- Nationality
- Disability
- Military Service
- Pregnancy
- Religion
- And more
If you suspect that your employer is violating an Equal Employment Opportunity Law, it is important to act fast. There are deadlines to file a charge to the EEOC. The longer you wait to file an EEOC claim, the fewer options you have.
Wrongful termination: Another issue is wrongful termination because of discrimination, whistleblowing, or retaliation. All employees in Pennsylvania are "at-will employees" unless they are under contract. This means they can be fired at any time as long as the reason is not illegal. If you believe that your employer fired you for an illegal reason, contact us today. Never sign anything, such as a severance package agreement, without first consulting an attorney.
Withholding wages: According to state and federal laws, it is illegal for an employer to withhold wages from an employee. Examples of illegal wage or salary withholding include:
- Refusal to pay total salary or hourly wages
- Illegal payroll deductions
- Failure to pay minimum wage
- Unpaid overtime wages
- Failure to pay bonuses
- And more
Info to Gather To Help Us Evaluate Your Claim
The EEOC considers a workplace to be hostile if an employer, supervisor, coworker, or any other person who works on the employer's behalf makes an employee feel intimidated, harassed, or discriminated against. The acts against the employee must be so severe that they feel as though they can't complete their work. An employee must be able to prove that the actions were reoccurring, discriminatory and harassing in nature.
If you think you are being treated illegally at work, we recommend documenting everything and and have these documents available when we talk. Please do not record any conversations with employers or third parties. It is illegal to do so without their consent.
What You Can Expect From Our First Meeting
You can expect our friendly and compassionate team to listen to you and answer any of your questions. We’ll leave our first meeting with a better idea of your case and how we can help.
Benefit of Having Legal Protection for You & Your Family
Don't wait until it's too late to contact an employment attorney regarding your case. Employers have in-house attorneys working for them, so you have the right to have an experienced employment lawyer working for you.
If you have been mistreated, discriminated against, wrongfully terminated or had your wages held, you need to get in touch with us immediately.
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