An employment lawyer provides legal representation to individual workers, to groups of workers who form a class, and to employers. There are many laws governing the relationship between employers and employees. When there is an accusation that these laws are broken, an attorney should become involved to represent the interests of those whose rights were violated.
Read MoreHomeowners, home sellers, lessors and lessees, commercial property owners, developers, and anyone else who is entering into a real estate transaction needs to consider the terms of the contract, the financing terms, and a wide variety of other issues in order to ensure that their purchase is a good one for both the long-term and the short-term.
Read MoreSmall disputes can arise in many circumstances in the commercial world. Whether the dispute is a disagreement between shareholders and partners, a breach of contract claim, an employment dispute, or any other source of conflict, the issue needs to be resolved quickly for the sake of all involved businesses. Allowing a dispute to linger on for a long period of time can create confusion and uncertainty, which undermines normal operations and affects the ability of the involved businesses to thrive and grow.
Read MoreBecause zoning regulations only allow for specific kinds of uses for each given property or lot, zoning rules dramatically impact how a residential, commercial, or industrial property owner can use his or her space. As a result, ownership of a property is never absolute because it is always subject to zoning restrictions. The authority of municipalities and local government to establish zoning rules has withheld challenges to the U.S. Supreme Court, and it is clear that property owners must respect zoning rules and not use properties for unapproved uses or build structures that violate zoning laws.
Read MoreBecause contracts are so pervasive and because contracts set the terms for almost all business and professional relationships, the way in which a dispute affects your organization is going to vary based on many factors. The type of contractual agreement is going to make a difference in how a dispute affects your business, as well the identities of the involved parties. The type of disagreement can also matter as well. A dispute over contract interpretation or over the meaning of a contractual agreement must be handled differently than conflict over whether the contract is valid at all and must be handled differently than allegations a breach has occurred.
Read MoreThe employer and employee relationship should be a rewarding one, but it is also fraught with potential problems. There are many different regulations designed to ensure that employees are treated fairly. You can make complaints to various government agencies and/or pursue a civil claim to recover damages if your employer violates any of these regulations. Knowing when you have a legal claim can be complicated, so it is a good idea to speak with an attorney if you suspect something wrong.
Read MoreIn general, a home is assessed only at specific times. Your home will be assessed to determine its value when it is newly built and completed. Homes are typically re-assessed when a sale occurs and new people move into the house. When you do home improvements and pull permits, this can also result in a reassessment of your home to account for the higher value due to the improvements.
Read MoreMany people mistakenly believe that when a dispute or a disagreement arises within the business world, it is always going to end up with a lawsuit. In fact, even when disagreements are serious, there are often ways to avoid having to resort to litigation. Going to court can be the best choice, but it can also be expensive and acrimonious and destroy important business relationships you want to preserve. You need to consider other solutions as well.
Read MoreMost employment in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States is at will. This means your employer can fire you any time he wants to, for any reason or for no reason at all. As a result, you cannot always take legal action when you are let go. There are, however, some rules regarding things an employer cannot fire you for. If you were let go for a reason which was in violation of public policy or in violation of worker protection laws, you should have a case against your employer.
Read MoreThe Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 establishes many of the rules applicable to the landlord/tenant relationship in the state of Pennsylvania. Tenants have many rights under this Act, but five of the most fundamentally important rights of tenants include the following:
Read MoreIf you are accused of breaching a contract, you could be sued in civil court. The plaintiff who files the lawsuit could seek actual damages, which are equal to the total losses resulting from the breach. The plaintiff could also seek liquidated damages if there is a liquidated damages clause in the contract, or could seek specific performance so the court compels you to follow through on your obligations under the agreement.
Read MoreIf a landlord fails to provide an apartment or rental unit that a tenant can actually live in, the tenant has rights including the right to withhold rent or the right to deduct from the rent to pay for the cost of repairs. Both landlords and tenants should seek legal help if a dispute arises related to problems with the habitability of the apartment, as there could be significant amounts of money at stake.
Read MoreCommercial litigation attorneys provide representation to companies when disputes arise under commercial or business law. If you are sued, or if you need to use the court system to assert your rights and make a claim for damages, an attorney can help you to navigate the civil justice system.
Read MoreTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act are all federal laws aimed at protecting workers. There are also state anti-discrimination laws applicable to businesses throughout PA. These laws prohibit employers from discriminating in hiring, firing, and terms and conditions of employment based on protected status (which includes things like race, age, gender, religion, and national origin).
Read MoreMontgomery County millage rates determine the amount of taxes that will be paid. The millage rate refers to the amount per $1,000 of property value that is used to determine the amount of property and school taxes owed. You will multiply the assessed value of your home times the taxable percentage of the home to determine the amount that is taxed. You then multiply this by your millage rate. For Conshohocken, the 2016 county millage rate is 3.459 and the 2016 municipal millage rate is 3.5. The school millage is 20.5125 and the total millage is 27.4715.
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