EMPLOYMENT & LABOR LAW
Consultation, Representation, Education
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Whether you are recently unemployed; considering leaving work; or unsure if your employer is treating you fairly or legally, you've found the right place, because a good working knowledge of your legal rights is the best starting place for resolving issues in the workplace; protecting your career; and protecting your right to entitlements like unempmloyment compensation, continuation of health insurance benefits, payment of full pension benefits, severance benefits, payment of final wages, etc. Keith Kendall has represented employees and small businesses since the establisment over 17 years ago of Keith Kendall, P.C. (Professional Corporation). When you meet with Keith Kendall you won't just learn your rights about the issue you called about - you'll receive an education on all of your workplace rights, and the duties and rights of your employer.
For 17 years, firm's practice has been limited to the evaluation, consultation and litigation of employment and labor law issues, including - but not limited to - Unemployment Compensation claims; analyzing, drafting and litigating Executive and Professional Employment Contracts; advising and representing state and federal public/civil service employees in all state and federal administrative and judicial forums; and giving experienced legal advice and services under all state and federal employment and labor laws, such as the Family & Medical Leave Act; the Employees Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA - includes COBRA); the Fair Labor Standards Act; the PA Wage Payment & Collection Law; the unemployment compensation law; benefits laws; and all discrimination laws, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA").
This web site contains information about the firm and the services available from the firm, as well as general and helpful information about workplace laws and the firm's practice areas. However, please be aware that the information on this site is not comprehensive, and should not be relied on to make any important legal decision about your job, let alone your career, without consulting with an attorney. The legal concepts discussed on this site may not apply equally in different workplaces (particularly in private vs. public employment), and may not even apply equally to different employees in the same workplace. And, because employment laws and court and admininstrative interpretations of them are constantly and rapidly changing and evolving - particularly in this area of the law - some of the concepts on this page may already be outdated, even if updated yesterday!. Just give me a call or send an e-mail (See About page) with a snapshot of your issue(s), and I'll give you a free, 15-minute assessment of your case.
Regards,
Keith E. Kendall, Esq.