Harassment is prohibited by state law as well as by federal civil rights laws including Title VII of the Americans with Disabilities Act. There are different kinds of unlawful discrimination in the workplace and victims of discrimination can file claims based on sexual harassment, as well as based on harassment due to their religion, national origin, age, disability status, or other protected status. Sexual harassment cases generally originate under provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act which prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender.
Read MoreLandlords may wish to evict a tenant for a number of reasons, such as a desire to move in a tenant who will pay more; a tenant who is violating the terms of the lease; or a tenant who is not paying rent as required. Whatever the reason why a landlord wants to evict a tenant, a landlord should not move forward unless and until the landlord has spoken with an attorney and is confident of how the eviction process will work. This is because tenants have many rights during eviction and landlords cannot just force them to leave.
Read MoreThere are a variety of different factors to consider when deciding if you should incorporate your business. Some of the considerations that you should take into account as you try to decide if now is the time to incorporate include the following: Do you have significant personal assets?, Is the business going to be taking on debt?, Is your business growing?, Are you concerned about how your business will transfer after death?, Do you want more flexibility with taxes?
Read MoreThere are a lot of different reasons to talk with a zoning and land use attorney, but all of those reasons essentially boil down to two basic issues: can you do what you want with the property and how much cost and complexity is involved in doing what you want with the property.
Read MoreIn today's world, and especially in business litigation, much of the evidence that is relevant in business litigation cases is in the form of documents. This could include emails, written memorandums, corporate records, accounting records, and a host of other paperwork that is generated during the course of doing business. All of the different documents that are produced that are related to the subject of the litigation could potentially have relevant information that is helpful to plaintiffs or to defendants who are trying to make their case.
Read MoreBefore you purchase land for development and throughout the development process, it is imperative that you do your due diligence so you can make the best choices for the success of your project. There are many different things you'll need to make sure you do so you can feel confident the land is a good investment that you can develop the way you wish.
Read MoreEmployment agreements are contracts between an employer and an employee. The agreements usually specify some of the key terms of employment. The agreements may also detail what an employer expects from a worker and what an employer will guarantee or provide to the worker.
Read MoreZoning rules are aimed at protecting property values, preventing crime and problems for residents, and maintaining nice areas to live. Unfortunately, these rules can be frustrating if you find that they prevent you from doing what you want to do with your own land. It is best to find out as early as possible in the purchase or development process whether zoning will be a problem for you.
Read MoreAn appeal is a request that a higher court review the decisions made by a lower court. Everyone who is involved in civil litigation as a plaintiff or as a defendant can appeal when an unfavorable decision is made. This is true in breach of contract claims, injury claims, intellectual property disputes, and all other types of commercial litigation.
Read MoreWorkers are protected from many different kinds of wrongful behavior in the workplace. For example, it is unlawful for an employer to overtly discriminate but it is also unlawful for an employer to engage in disparate impact discrimination. If a test or a job qualification affects a protected class (like a particular race or religion of people), this can be a form of unlawful discrimination that can lead to legal action. Likewise, if a hostile work environment is created by co-workers or peers, this can be considered an actionable violation of civil rights laws.
Read MoreThe Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals explains the appeals process and the steps to residential property tax appeals. According to the Board of Assessments, appeals have to be filed by August first preceding the year in which the taxes are being appealed. If there is a change in assessment, an interim appeal can be filed within 40 days from the notice of the assessment change. Appeals have to be either postmarked or hand-delivered on or before the deadline, and will not be accepted via fax.
Read MoreWhen an employee is an at will employee, this means that the employee works as long as the employee wants to, for as long as the company decides to keep him employed. A worker can quit at any time, and a company can fire the worker at any time and for any reason. There does not have to be a specific stated reason for either an employee quitting a job or an employer terminating the worker.
Read MoreThe Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) states: "The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is the most important resource for creating affordable housing in the United States today." This program benefits not just to people looking for low income housing, but also developers. If you qualify for these credits, it can also be an important source of financial savings that makes a development significantly more affordable for you to construct.
Read MoreBoth landlords and renters need to know Pennsylvania landlord tenant law because these laws impose both rights and obligations. The laws mandate that landlords meet basic minimum standards in terms of providing a safe place for renters and in terms of providing renters with notice when they need to leave. Tenants are also required to fulfill certain obligations, including paying rent on time to landlords.
Read MoreYou can file a civil lawsuit against an employer if you are treated different in hiring, firing, or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of your protected status. Employers are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of your gender, your race, your religion, your national origins or nationality, your advanced age, or your disability status. All of these things are considered to be protected statuses.
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