Employment Law in Delaware County
Federal and State Employment Laws in Delaware County
Employment law governs the legal relationships between employers and their present, former or prospective employees. Both federal and state employment laws control different parts of the employer-employee relationship, and each side's rights and responsibilities.
Employment law covers a wide range of issues, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, unemployment compensation, and wage and hour issues such as overtime pay.
Employment law recognizes that there are different categories of employment relationships. They can be based on a valid contract, or they can be considered "at-will." If the employment relationship is based on a valid contract between the employer and the employee, the terms of that contract will dictate the legal relationship. However, if the employment relationship is considered “at-will,” the legal relationship can lawfully be terminated at any time, for a good reason, bad reason or no reason at all, by either the employer (as long as the reason does not constitute unlawful discrimination or violate public policy) or the employee.
Legal protection against unlawful discrimination may include protection from employment decisions based on
- Race
- Nationality or ethnic background
- Sex
- Religion
- Age
- Pregnancy
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
Considering all of these various facets, employment law can be a complex area. At DiOrio & Sereni, LLP, our experienced employment law attorneys provide skilled legal advice and representation to employees and to private and governmental employers. Contact us online or call our Media, Pennsylvania office at 484-842-0531.
