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Labor and Employment Attorneys in Philadelphia

It can be quite difficult for employees to keep up with the ever-changing employment laws in Pennsylvania; therefore, we cannot emphasize enough how important it is to consult an attorney to help you. Laws, such as the administrative rules and case law surrounding employment law, can be complex and change quite often.

At Pagano Law, we are one of the leading employment law firms in the state and take great pride in helping our clients throughout the process. We represent clients in both the private and federal sectors and with offices in both the heart of Philadelphia in Center City and Media, PA, we can take on a variety of different employment cases, helping to better serve our clients. Although many of our clients come from Philadelphia, many come to us from the Philadelphia suburbs, such as Bucks and Montgomery Counties as well, so we are familiar with the courts in various jurisdictions throughout the area.

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace

At Pagano Law, our team of Philadelphia employment lawyers will help you understand your rights in the workplace. Our attorneys will defend your rights throughout the entire legal process and even represent you in court if necessary. Some of the authorities we are familiar with dealing with include:

• Pennsylvania Labor Laws
• Pennsylvania Anti-Discrimination Laws
• Pennsylvania Leave Laws
• Pennsylvania Human Rights Laws
• Pennsylvania Age Discrimination
• Americans With Disabilities Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERA)
• Pennsylvania Municipal Laws

At Pagano Law, we are familiar with the legal process and can help you defend your rights throughout the process. Give us a call at (215)-636-0160 for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

Our litigation experience helps us handle a variety of different workplace issues, helping to assist our clients is first priority at Pagano Law, therefore, we can deal with almost any employment concerns, such as:

• Wrongful discharge/wrongful termination
• Whistleblower cases
• Wage and hour/overtime
• Retaliation
• Discrimination
• Military discrimination in employment
• Sexual harassment/Quid pro quo
• Employer handbooks
• Employment contracts
• Executive compensation agreements
• School districts and grievances

High-Quality Legal Assistance in Philadelphia

Regardless of what issues you are facing in the workplace, the experienced Philadelphia employment lawyers at Pagano Law are here to help. We will help you to better understand your legal options, and help piece together some potential outcomes to your case, helping you better understand what to expect. Our team painstakingly puts together your case, analyzing every detail to make sure we provide you with the very best legal representation possible.

We can help you throughout the entire process, regardless of whether it’s reporting, negotiating, mediating, or potential litigation, Pagano Law has your back, every step of the way.

We can also help businesses adhere to Pennsylvania’s complex labor laws. Our team can help you put together your SOPs that adhere to all the rights of your employees.

At Pagano Law, we can help you whether you are a business looking to make sure you are compliant with state and federal rules and regulations or an employee who believes that their rights are being violated at work; our experienced Philadelphia employment attorneys are here to help.

Are You Owed Unpaid Wages?

One of the most common issues we deal with is employers withholding owed wages to employees. Our attorneys are especially skilled in this area and can help you throughout the process of reclaiming your owed wages,

When you are injured at work, life is suddenly filled with uncertainty and hardship. Pain and a disabling injury are usually accompanied by the loss of a paycheck. Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania provides coverage to help injured workers get back on their feet and return to work. Insurance companies may dispute or deny claims for all sorts of reasons, making a difficult situation even worse.

In most cases you only have 120 days to file a workers’ compensation claim. It is important to call one of our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys as soon as possible after a work related injury to ensure your rights are protected.

Are you being paid for Your Work?

“FLSA” or The Fair Labor Standards Act, requires employers to pay their employees time and one-half their regular rate of pay for each and every hour worked over Forty (40) in a work week. A majority of employees are classified as hourly employees. That means that you receive an agreed upon hourly rate for the first forty hours. Any hours worked in excess of the forty hours are supposed to be paid at time and a half. For example if you earn $10.00 an hour and you work 40 hours, your gross pay would equal $400.00. If you work 41 hours, your hourly rate is $10.00 for the first 40 hours and $15.00 for the one hour of overtime.

There are many types of overtime violations by the employer, the most common are as follows:

Not keeping accurate time records proving how many hours you actually work

Getting paid one set hourly rate or straight time for all hours worked (ignoring the time and a half rule)

Deducting time from you if you work through your lunch.

Misclassifying employees as salaried employees to get around paying time and a half.

Because you are classified as a salaried employee does not mean that you are not entitled to receive overtime compensation.

Many companies give employees titles such as Executive Supervisor, Supervisor, Manager, Foreman, Shop Manager or a variety of other titles, however they are completing the same tasks or similar job responsibilities as other employees that are classified as non-exempt employees.

Why Choose Pagano Law?

With more than 40 years of combined experience, the Philadelphia employment lawyers at Pagano Law are dedicated to providing the best possible outcome for your case, from the initial consultation all the way to the courtroom. We take great pride in treating all of our clients with the respect and dignity that they deserve and want to make sure that their rights are taken into account by their employers.

When you trust Pagano Law with your case, you can be sure that you are in good hands, every step of the way. We take the time to get to know our clients, and analyze their case to make sure that we do not miss a single detail.

Our Process

As your Philadelphia employment lawyers, Pagano Law takes great pride in providing the best legal counsel to our clients. Here’s a quick look at our process from beginning to end:

• Initial consultation: This is when we get the chance to meet you and discuss the intricacies of your case. This is a crucial step to get an idea of your case, and how we proceed.
• Meet Your Attorney: This is where we will discuss your legal goals with us, and how we can get the absolute most out of your case.
• Managing the Legal Process: We manage the legal process from beginning to end, and will be your trusted partner throughout the process.
• Conduct Research: We will conduct research about your case and how it impacts its legalities.
• Gather Evidence: We will gather evidence to support your claim, ensuring that we have solid information and evidence to help provide you with a favorable outcome.
• Eyewitness Testimony: We will help you gather eyewitness testimony from those who witnessed the issue firsthand.
• Negotiation: We will then negotiate and settle with your best interest in mind.
• Litigation: If the case fails to settle, we will take your claim to court and represent you in from of the judge.

As you can see, this is quite a complex process, which is why it is critical to hire a trusted attorney to handle your case. Contact Pagano Law at (215)-636-0160 to get started.

Our team of employment attorneys have your best interest in mind and have a proven track record of success with our clients. Our attorneys have assisted individuals throughout the Philadelphia area and have experience with the Division of Human Rights, Commission on Human Rights EEOC, state courts, federal courts, appellate courts, and arbitrary tribunals. Our attorneys are ready and able to help our clients both in and out of the courtroom.

Now that you know more about the legal process, get in touch with Pagano Law at (215)-636-0160 for your initial consultation. We understand employment issues can be stressful and problematic, which is why the Philadelphia employment lawyers at Pagano Law are here to help you every step of the way. With over 40 years of combined experience, you can trust Pagano Law.