Posts Tagged ‘Philadelphia’
Philadelphia Enforces Salary History Ban, Starting Today
In 2017, a law was passed in Philadelphia wherein employers were prohibited from requesting an applicant’s salary history. After three years, as of September 1, this law will finally be put into action. In August, the City of Philadelphia declared that Philly’s Commission on Human Relations (PCHR) would begin the enforcement a month later, as…
Read MoreFederal Court Rules Philly’s Salary History Ban Is Constitutional
In 2017, the City of Philadelphia sought to join numerous states and localities in addressing pay disparities tied to gender and race/ethnicity. The City enacted the Wage Equity Ordinance, which contains a salary history ban with two prongs. First, employers in Philadelphia could no longer request salary information from applicants (the “Inquiry Prong”). Second, employers…
Read MoreUber’s Continued Wage Dispute Reflects On-Call Issues For Gig Economy
Should individuals providing services through an app or other on-demand service in the new gig economy be considered employees? That question has been at the heart of many of the legal challenges facing companies like Uber who are creating a new economic model for workers. A judge in Philadelphia has decided that the answer to…
Read MoreNew Ordinance to Anti-Discrimination Law Provides Philadelphia the Ability to Shut Down Local Businesses
Anti-Discrimination laws have become something of a hot topic within employment law over the last few years. Many workers have become more aware of their rights, as well as challenging compliance with laws when they spot a problem. It’s become the norm for more employees to speak up. Theoretically, that should be good for employers…
Read MoreBig Employee Gender Rights News Arrives From Mississippi And Philadelphia
The year 2016 brought plenty of unexpected changes to the nation. A new (arguably surprising) President was voted in, as well as significant changes in how we view, classify, and treat the hard working employees in companies big, small, and independent. Emerging new business like the gig economy showed the diversity of how Americans make…
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