US Jurisdictions

Pennsylvania

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    Employment Law Guide

    Unfair Labor Practices: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides an overview of Pennsylvania law governing unfair labor practices by employers and labor organizations, including enforcement of the law.

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    Employment Law Guide

    The Unionization Process: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides an overview of laws relevant to the unionization process in Pennsylvania. It includes information on the state's right-to-work status and employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Health Care Continuation (COBRA): Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage and conversion coverage.

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    Posters and Notices

    Pennsylvania Abstract of the Equal Pay Law Poster

    As mandated by the Department of Labor and Industry, every Pennsylvania business governed by the Equal Pay Law must post the Pennsylvania Abstract of the Equal Pay Law poster.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Jury Duty: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides an overview of Pennsylvania law regarding jury duty leave for employees. It covers employer obligations to provide leave, employee eligibility for leave, compensation during leave, and prohibited actions against employees who perform jury service.

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    Employment Law Guide

    New Hire Reporting: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides compliance guidance for HR and payroll professionals in Pennsylvania regarding the requirement to report new hire information to the state, including what, when and how to report.

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    Employment Law Guide

    HR Management: Pennsylvania

    This guide covers Pennsylvania law regarding employee personnel file access.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Training and Development: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of state requirements related to mandatory training in Pennsylvania, including those pertaining to sexual harassment for public employees.

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    Employment Law Guide

    Affirmative Action: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Pennsylvania laws surrounding affirmative action in the workplace. It covers the law for private employers, the law for state contractors, apprenticeship and training programs, and veterans preference policies.

  • Type:
    Employment Law Guide

    Harassment: Pennsylvania

    This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Pennsylvania laws prohibiting sexual harassment and other forms of harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic. It covers sexual harassment training, defenses against harassment claims, enforcement and remedies.

Pennsylvania at a Glance

Pennsylvania Employment Law Guide

At-Will, Contracts and Restrictive Covenants

EEO

Employee Benefits

Employee Leaves

Employee Management

HR Strategy, Management and the Law

Labor Relations

Organizational Exit

Payroll

Recruiting and Hiring

Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security

Types of Employers and Workers

Wage and Hour