Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C.
Employment Law Attorneys serving Lancaster, York, Dauphin & Adams Counties, Pennsylvania
Practice Areas
•Unemployment
•Employee Claims
•Employer Claims
•Personal Management-Human Resources
•Wrongful Discharge
I. Unemployment Compensation Law in Pennsylvania
A. Employee Claims
Over the years, we have represented countless employees who have lost their jobs, many of them through no fault of their own. Many of these people may have been the subject of a layoff, while others have been fired for unfair and unjust reasons.
These reasons range from medical reasons to the employer’s failure to adequately warn the employee of the very policies and procedures they are now being accused of violating. While not everyone is entitled to Unemployment Compensation benefits in Pennsylvania, many of these people are eligible for benefits. Sadly, many such individuals, who otherwise performed quite well at their jobs, do not retain a lawyer to pursue their claim for Unemployment Compensation benefits in Pennsylvania.
Without legal counsel, the employee is left to the mercy of the system. As with many areas of the law, the sooner you contact us, the more we can help you. If you have an unemployment compensation claim in Lancaster, York, Dauphin or Adams Counties, Pennsylvania, the lawyers at Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C. can help. Contact us now.
B. Employer Claims
Even as Menges, McLaughlin and Kalasnik has represented employees in their claim for benefits, we have, likewise, represented numerous employers in defending against Unemployment Compensation claims as well. We see both sides of the equation clearly. For employers we represent, in addition to defending the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation claim, we will also advise and assist the business to adopt sound employment policies and procedures to limit or prevent future claims. It is our goal to minimize employee claims for Unemployment Compensation benefits. This benefits the employee and the employers who hire them. Fewer claims means the employer is spending less time defending the Unemployment Compensation claims and more time working on areas that contribute to growth and productivity.
For those businesses that do face Unemployment Compensation claims in Pennsylvania, we will meet with you and review the facts surrounding the employee’s separation from employment. Equally important, we will advise you of the steps your business should take to minimize the same or similar claims in the future. If you have an unemployment compensation claim in Lancaster, York, Dauphin or Adams Counties, Pennsylvania, the lawyers at Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C. can help. Contact us now.
II. Personnel Management - Human Resources
The employment lawyers at Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C. know that, when it comes to personnel management, the best defense is a good offense. Limiting employee claims against your business starts before any employee is ever interviewed. It is important that you do more than meet the Federal and State labor requirements. Good human resources management requires that a specific hiring plan and related procedures must be in place. This is the foundation upon which the entire employment relationship is based.
The successful employer must have an exceptional policy manual in place. The employer must take the proper steps to communicate what is and what is not acceptable behavior in the work place. A good manual does that – and more. The employment lawyers at Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C. will partner with your management and human resources department to insure that your business meets the requirements of the numerous State and Federal labor laws governing employment. In addition, we will provide sound advice and strategies to help insulate your business from successful future claims of illegality.
At Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C., our employment lawyers provide sound advice from the beginning of the employment relationship to the end. For example, we answer questions about as drug testing, criminal background, and credit checks, frequently associated with early employment. Likewise, we advise employers on discipline and termination strategies as well, often associated with the tail-end of the employment relationship.
The following is a list of just some of the areas for which we provide legal advice and guidance:
- Non Compete Provisions
- Confidentiality Provisions
- Employment Agreements
- Discipline/Termination
- Separation Agreements
- Policy/Manual Reviews
- Drug Testing
- Criminal Checks
- Wage and Hour Law
- Credit Checks
- Discrimination Policies
- Sexual Harassment Policies
- Computer Policies
- Cell Phone Usage Policies
The employment attorneys at Menges, McLaughlin & Kalasnik, P.C. work in Lancaster, York, Dauphin and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania and regularly provide legal advice to small businesses as well as to those with 100’s of employees. We are ready to assist you today. Contact us now for help.
III. Wrongful Discharge
Wrongful discharge is a specific legal theory that may or may not apply to a situation involving the termination of an employee from employment. The law of Pennsylvania is clear and specific, in many respects, as to what types of claims constitute wrongful discharge. If you believe you have been the subject of wrongful discharge, you should contact an attorney to explore the matter carefully.
If you would like to discuss your case or to meet with one of our attorneys, please contact us.