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What does defamation mean?

May 25th, 2017
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Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
Understanding the intricacies of workplace etiquette in Pennsylvania can not only increase your popularity with your employees, it can also keep you out of legal trouble. If your employee has accused someone of defamation, you may be confused about w… Read More
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What you should include in your employee handbook

May 18th, 2017
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Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
When you are developing your employee handbook in Pennsylvnia, it can be difficult to know what guidelines need to be included and which to leave out. While many business owners are savvy when it comes to most matters concerning their company, human… Read More
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What laws about age discrimination should workplaces know?

May 12th, 2017
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Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
Diversity in the workplace is about more than people’s educational or cultural backgrounds. It is also about the age of employees. Might a 30-year-old employee have something to offer that a 60-year-old worker doesn’t? Could that elder wo… Read More
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What if you need to contest a compensation claim?

May 11th, 2017
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Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
Pennsylvania employers like you are entitled to contest an employee’s claim to unemployment compensation. At Kisner Law Firm, we understand that challenging someone’s compensation can be a delicate situation, and we work to provide you wi… Read More
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What commonly causes contract breach accusations?

May 10th, 2017
Posted By
Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
Employers in Pennsylvania are often put into difficult situations because of their position of power. Unhappy employees will always look to target someone for compensation, which is how some accusations of contract breaches end up getting thrown arou… Read More
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Do nursing mothers get special protections under the FLSA?

May 9th, 2017
Posted By
Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
As an employer, you’ve probably gotten quite the education on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which sets out all sorts of wage and hour requirements. However, some of the finer points might have been lost on you. After all, you’ve go… Read More
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Where to start with a start-up

April 27th, 2017
Posted By
Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
When you are starting up a business in Pennsylvania, you will likely have several details to pay attention to. Your company’s location, logo, business model and goals will all need to be decided, as will the financial aspects, suppliers and markete… Read More
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Small business contracts: What you should know

April 14th, 2017
Posted By
Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
Small businesses come with a considerable amount of stress, financial planning, developing and emotions. You, as well as many other small business owners, have poured your heart and soul over the development of your small business. As a result of all… Read More
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Protect your business from wrongful termination suits

April 14th, 2017
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Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
While many business owners in Pennsylvania are aware of the risks that can arise when an employee is no longer performing and needs to be terminated, they may not know how to mitigate these risks and protect themselves and their businesses properly f… Read More
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Your employee claimed a contract breach; what now?

March 14th, 2017
Posted By
Kimberly J. Kisner, Esq.
It’s a question that you would surely prefer not to ask. But unfortunately, as an employer in Pittsburgh, it’s a reality of the work environment. At some point, you might have to deal with an employee that has claimed you have breached a… Read More
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