FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Lawsuit against Allegheny County Jail for Disability Discrimination Jamie received his position of correctional officer at Allegheny County Jail in 2014. Meanwhile, he suffers from Cystic Fibrosis, Pancreatitis, and a chronic shoulder injury. In the early spring of 2015, a Pancreatitis flare up caused… read more →
In the workplace, the holiday season can include certain employer-encouraged activities to celebrate the most wonderful (and stressful) time of year and build company moral. But in some cases, what was meant as fun and games can be the cause of employer liability. Employees who don’t celebrate any of the… read more →
Employers want money and so do employees so when employers alter an employee’s payment plan illegally, it could be termed wage theft. Employers steal wages from their employees in many creative ways. Since every state differs in how employers should report pay to their employees, sometimes employees might not even… read more →
When your boss asks you to do something illegal, just say no. Of course, it might not seem that easy especially when you don’t want to lose your job or your boss is blackmailing you in some way. The trouble is that when the illegal action is found out, you… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Lawsuit against Reliant Briarcliff Holdings for Race Discrimination Leslee accepted the position of Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) at Reliant Briarcliff Holdings in 2015. Her job responsibilities included helping patients move in and out of bed, filing, charting, scheduling, and other assigned duties. When she… read more →
Signing Termination Papers: What If I Am Forced To Sign? As an at-will employment state, Pennsylvania permits employers and employees to enter and exit an employment relationship at any time. In some cases, at termination, an employer may try to force the employee to sign termination letters. An employee might… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Siemens Healthineers for Race Discrimination Tyrone accepted the position of account manager in 2014, and his Caucasian, female boss immediately started making comments about his race. At a work conference where a South African drum band energized the crowd, Tyrone recalled how his… read more →
Despite the fact that the LGBT community now has the right to marriage certificates in Pennsylvania, LGBT employees can be fired due to their sexual orientation or identity. Pennsylvania has yet to enact a statewide law that offers employment protection to the LGBT community. While the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lags… read more →
What Are My Employment Rights in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania provides certain employment rights to every Pennsylvania employee. Federal, state, and local laws obligate employers to protect employee rights in the workplace. Employment rights include many areas of employment such as wages, hours, discrimination, and safety. Every employee should know their employment… read more →
On Friday, WTAE interviewed KM&A attorneys, Danielle Parks, Sean Ruppert, and Prabhu Narahari, about the influx of women, celebrities and non-celebrities, speaking out against the sexual harassment occurring in Hollywood. The question is, “will it inspire Pittsburgh victims to file claims or share their stories?” We, at KM&A, believe it… read more →