Employment Law

Philadelphia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

As an employee, you have the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and afforded opportunity for advancement based on your merits and skill level. Many employees face discrimination by employers who believe they are above the law. Being denied a raise or promotion you deserve, not being paid for hours worked, being sexually harassed, or facing punishment for whistle blowing are all too common in our modern working world.

The employment law attorneys at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP help employees who have faced unfair treatment in the workplace gain the compensation, respect, and acknowledgement they deserve. In Pennsylvania, you may have some recourse through your labor union or by working with Human Resources, but only an employment law attorney can help you get everything you deserve.

Examples of Discrimination

Discrimination comes in many ugly forms. Common kinds of discrimination in the workplace include:

• Age
• Race
• Sex
• Religion
• National origin

There are also cases in which people with disabilities or women who are pregnant have been discriminated against. No matter what the cause of your employer’s discrimination, you have a right to be treated to your worth at your place of employment, and Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP can help make that happen.

Employment At Will

State laws protect you from discrimination, but many employers ignore or try to work around these laws. Employment law is complex, and may not always favor those who have clearly been wronged. Employment at will means you are employed without a contract. It also means you can be terminated from a job for absolutely no reason, as long as it isn’t illegal. However, an employer may still attempt to fire an at-will employee, even though the reasons can be construed as discriminatory.

If you have been terminated by your employer, or are facing harassment of any kind anywhere in the state of Pennsylvania, please contact the experienced employment law attorneys at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP  for an initial case consultation. We have offices in Lancaster and Philadelphia.