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What does defamation mean?
May 25th, 2017
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…
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What you should include in your employee handbook
May 18th, 2017
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…
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What laws about age discrimination should workplaces know?
May 12th, 2017
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…
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What if you need to contest a compensation claim?
May 11th, 2017
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…
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What commonly causes contract breach accusations?
May 10th, 2017
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…
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Do nursing mothers get special protections under the FLSA?
May 9th, 2017
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…
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Where to start with a start-up
April 27th, 2017
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…
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Small business contracts: What you should know
April 14th, 2017
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…
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Protect your business from wrongful termination suits
April 14th, 2017
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…
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Your employee claimed a contract breach; what now?
March 14th, 2017
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…
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