General Employment Law Information

These days, people across the country have a renewed passion and have started voicing their opinions on different issues ranging from political to social aspects prevailing in the nation. From joining online campaigns to participating in local protests, more and more individuals are using their right to freedom of speech to make their voices heard. However, what happens if you […]

Suppose you are pregnant, and your doctor has informed you that you are not allowed to lift more than 20 pounds, drive over 35 miles per hour, or perform any other strenuous activity, but these are daily job tasks at your place of employment. In this case, you should consider these instructions closely to ensure the safety of you and […]

Do you know whether or not your employer can require an annual physical? If your answer to this question is no, continue to read because this article provides information about if your employer can or cannot require you to take an annual physical. Other topics in this article discussed are: medical exams after hiring, employment lawsuit if a medical exam […]

Sexual harassment in the workplace has gained traction in recent years as more and more employees come forward with their stories. While many perceive workplace sexual harassment as something that only women go through, recent times have shown that men suffer from it too.  Everyone should be aware of the problems that sexual harassment causes.  When you join a new […]

AT&T has promised to reimburse the Department of Columbia’s Desk of the Special Counsel $1.5 million to resolve a case involving that it overcharged the Department and governmental organizations for cellular telecommunication services. In early February, the D.C. Office of the Attorney General lodged a petition stating that AT&T deliberately billed for functionalities, updates, and other activities that Washington didn’t […]

The Lacy Employment Law Firm is an African-American-owned law firm.  Black lawyers make up a very small percentage of the Philadelphia Bar Association.  Yet the city of Philadelphia comprises a significant percentage of black people.   At the Lacy Employment Law Firm, a black-owned law firm, we focus on civil rights and employment discrimination.  For cases involving race, it is tough […]

Are you a Human Resources (HR) specialist working with a company or organization? HR professionals strategically manage employees while remaining compliant with legal statutes and laws governing employer obligations and employee rights. If a company or organization is in violation of the law, it increases the risk of lawsuits resulting in damage to its reputation and possible financial penalties involving […]

Racial discrimination has no place in the modern workforce. Yet, thousands of employees face this issue every day when they go to work. We’ve written about his topic before. But we wanted to provide you with some easy-to-digest information today. This post unpacks what you need to know about racial discrimination in the workplace. We’ll look at the law surrounding […]

Business Structure Primer: S Corporation Advantages Are you ready to take the next step in your business journey and convert your sole proprietorship or partnership to an S corporation? There are a few things you need to know before you get started making this transition, including the advantages of forming an S corporation as opposed to a C corporation or […]

Recently, I have received numerous inquires regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and whether your employer can mandate them.  I have also given answers to several publications regarding the vaccine. Here, I have reposted questions that a journalist recently asked me regarding this issue.  I suspect that the answers to these questions may answer many of your questions/concerns regarding vaccine mandates.     […]