We represent a transgender client who sued her employer for hostile work environment and wrongful termination. The case was filed in U.S. District Court on June 2018 when transgender people weren’t entitled to protection from employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Our case was stayed in anticipation of a... The post Pivotal Decision for Transgender People & Workplace Discrimination appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers, Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Discrimination ..read more

Last week, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals issued a precedential opinion in Nitkin v. Main Line Health, a sexual harassment employment case in Pennsylvania. Such precedential opinions tend to be rare in employment matters. The opinion marks the second precedential opinion Koller Law has obtained in a sexual harassment employment case. See Minarsky v.... The post Koller Law Obtains Another Precedential 3rd Circuit Opinion in Pennsylvania Sexual Harassment Case (May 2023) appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers, Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Discrimination ..read more

At-Will Employment in PA Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state. This means that absent a contractual or statutory obligation, employers can terminate employees for any reason, so long as the termination does not violate federal or state laws preventing discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Learn more about discrimination and harassment law. Please contact our... The post Pennsylvania Wrongful Termination Law – The Public Policy Exception appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers, Wrongful Termination, Harassment, Discrimination ..read more

Discrimination, Harassment & Wrongful Termination Cases – What Types of Compensation Can You Receive? Pennsylvania employees who have experienced workplace discrimination, sexual harassment or been wrongfully terminated may be able to receive financial compensation from their employers. If you would like to discuss your employment law matter with our Philadelphia employment lawyers, please call our... The post Compensation for Workplace Discrimination, Harassment & Wrongful Termination Cases in Philadelphia appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers, Wrongful Termination, Harassment ..read more

Despite decades of federal and state legislation intended to prohibit gender or sex-based discrimination, women still face an uphill battle in employment. In this employment law article, our Philadelphia employment lawyers discuss three of the most common employment law issues women face today: sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination and unequal pay. Employment Law Protections Only Apply... The post Women & Employment Law Issues: Sexual Harassment, Pregnancy Discrimination & Unequal Pay appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers | Koller Law Firm ..read more

Common Examples of Race Discrimination in the Workplace Race discrimination occurs in every industry, including retail, construction or office settings and remains a serious problem across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. Despite having been handling race discrimination cases for nearly 20 years, it’s sad to say that it continues to be one of the most common reasons... The post Examples of Race Discrimination at Work in Pennsylvania appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers | Koller Law Firm ..read more

Pennsylvania Employment Law – Sexual Harassment No matter the industry, sexual harassment remains a major issue for employees across Pennsylvania including Philadelphia. Employees who report sexual harassment to a supervisor or to an HR department may be retaliated against directly or the report may be ignored or may not be taken seriously. Sexual harassment at... The post Sexual Harassment at Work – Hostile Work Environment & Retaliation appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers | Koller Law Firm ..read more

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Disability Discrimination at Work in Pennsylvania – Were You Fired or Demoted Due to Disability? appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers | Koller Law Firm ..read more

Despite recent, national attention to the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, sexual harassment continues to be a significant issue for employees in Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. Employees are often subjected to the following types of sexual harassment: sexual comments and jokes, sexual advances or requests for favors, physical touching, or sexual abuse or assault.... The post When Managers Sexually Harass Employees in Pennsylvania appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers | Koller Law Firm ..read more

These days, #MeToo has faded slightly from the headlines.  However, sexual harassment in the workplace is not a new trend, and it continues today.  As much as ever before, it is still important to understand what constitutes harassment.  Employers must provide a safe working environment for their employees. A safe environment includes the elimination and... The post What is Sexual Harassment? appeared first on Phila. Employment Lawyers | Koller Law Firm ..read more