Author: Patrick Doran
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05.04.2018
Controversial Philadelphia Compensation History Ban Struck Down in Part As Violating First Amendment
In January, 2017, Philadelphia became the first city in the nation to adopt a law prohibiting employers from asking job applicants about their salary/wage histories. Philadelphia’s ordinance not only prohibits employers from asking an applicant about compensation history, it also prohibits an employer from relying on such information in determining an employee’s compensation. The stated […]
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06.06.2017
Recent Decision Demonstrates Need for Careful Crafting of Restrictive Covenants
A recent appellate decision by the Superior Court of Pennsylvania underscores the need for employers to carefully review the language of restrictive covenants and illustrates how a lack of precision can result in uncertainty and costly litigation.
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