Fired For Being Fat
The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City set off a firestorm of criticism when it implemented a policy barring fat servers from the bar.
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The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City set off a firestorm of criticism when it implemented a policy barring fat servers from the bar.
Most employers, like Apple, and probably yours, have a policy that says they will search anything you carry with you onto the premises.
Specialized Education Services, a 56-school network in 12 states, helps students with behavioral and learning disabilities transition to work or college.
A Philadelphia receptionist was required by the managers in her office to make them coffee so she sued - and lost.
If your boss uses offensive racial slurs against your coworkers who are a different race than you, can you sue because you were offended? You may be surprised.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed claims this month against two companies that don't seem to have much in common - except for their hiring practices.
Even with your mouth closed, your body speaks volumes - so be aware of what it is saying,
A male worker voiced concern about how to greet female friends in the office when a handshake seems too formal but a hug seems worrisome.
A class action lawsuit for libel has been filed in Connecticut brought by people whose arrests were reported in online news stories where the records were later expunged.
Workers compensation fraud occurs when someone willfully makes a false statement or conceals information in order to receive workers compensation benefits.
Ninety-six percent of employers conduct background checks, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. So if you're putting a credential on your resume which you know to be false, you will likely be caught.
If you find yourself in a state where your use of marijuana is legal, you're still not protected from losing your job if you smoke.
Proven Job Search aims to make the job application process a little easier, letting you search CraigsList and SimplyHired, then apply for positions of interest in seconds.
A history of alcoholism is, in fact, a disability and not only can't employers fire an employee because of his alcoholism, it must reasonably accommodate his disability.
The Double Eagle Hotel and Casino in Colorado had a policy forbidding employees from discussing their salaries and bonuses with each other - but that policy is a violation of the law.
In Philadelphia, over half a million adults lack the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to get a job. They lost their jobs to changes in industry in this new, knowledge-based economy.
Your girlfriend has a lot to say about your choice of friends - but legally, does your boss? You betcha.
The author of Rich Dad/Poor Dad is back with a new book to start a generational dialog about money.
Performance evaluations play an important role in employment law, and honesty (in conjunction with kindness) is important.
If you're a chronic time waster, what can your boss do to you? Maybe less than you think.
We've heard the advice: anything you post online about your employer can get you fired. Yeah. Only that's not exactly true.
Local jobseekers can get help from a new website.
If you've ever dreamed of how cool it would be to work at Google, now's your chance. The company added 3,000 people to its workforce last year, and it's still hiring.
Despite plenty of sunshine, it will be colder than normal Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
Despite plenty of sunshine, it will be colder than normal Tuesday in the Philadelphia region.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
The deaths of the Walnuttown Fire Company chiefs have shaken a close-knit Berks County community.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
A man was shot and killed inside a grocery store on Market Street in University City on Monday, Philadelphia police said.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
After staffing shortages due to the partial government shutdown, several TSA checkpoints including Terminal F had closed at PHL. But now as of Tuesday, April 7 all checkpoints are back open.
Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead inside a grocery store near the corner of 40th and Market streets Monday evening.
Grant Gilmore says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny, but cooler with feels-like temperatures in the 40s. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The hole in the center of South 56 Street near Catharine Street in West Philadelphia has been there for about two months.
The chief and assistant chief of the Walnuttown Fire Company were both killed by a person allegedly driving under the influence over the weekend in Berks County.