The relationship between an employer and employee ultimately relies on the transaction of labor for a fair wage. It follows, then, that wage and hour disagreements can be among the most heated disputes in the field of employment law. As an employer, you know that a...
A workers’ compensation claim filed by one of your employees can cause significant harm to you and your business. You must figure out how to keep your business running smoothly while being down an employee, while worrying about the potential cost to your business...
Construction defects claims can be costly and time-consuming. It is helpful for those engaged in the construction trade from general contractors to architects and engineers to know how to guard against construction defects claims and defend themselves against them...
Today, Pennsylvania employers need to worry about more than selling their product or service, profiting and building their business. They also need to ensure they are not committing employment law violations and have a viable defense if allegations of wrongdoing are...
Injured workers may have a lot of grievances with their employer, especially if their claim for workers’ compensation benefits is denied. An employee may try to argue that because their employer does not carry a separate workers’ compensation insurance policy, the...
As an employer, you want your employees to show up, do the job, and protect the interests of your business. After all, it is a mutually beneficial arrangement: you provide the work, the pay and the benefits they need to live, and they provide the services you need to...
Stephen Summers, Thomas McDonnell, Joseph Hudock, and Gregg Guthrie have been named 2021 Super Lawyers. The Super Lawyer designation is awarded to 5 percent of attorneys in the state. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice...
Thomas McDonnell has been named a Top 50 Pittsburgh Super Lawyer for 2021! Thomas McDonnell’s practice encompasses numerous areas of civil litigation, maintaining an active trial practice in both state and federal courts. His vast and varied professional experiences...
Falling may seem like a common accident, but it could result in a broken bone or even a spinal cord injury. If you slipped and fell on another person’s property, then it’s possible that the owner’s negligence was the cause of your fall. When negligence occurs The law...
Part of being a leader at your business is tackling tough problems, especially ones that could lead to legal consequences. If you have an employee who makes a sexual harassment claim against their manager or another employee, that’s a problem you have to take very...
