The key to any successful small business is having dedicated and motivated employees. Many employees come to work just for the paycheck, others come because they are working for something. There are a variety of things that an employer can do to motivate his employees and keep them sharp. Three… read more →
If you are starting your own small business one of your biggest concerns is probably how you will have to pay taxes. And if it is not, it should be. Complying with and using the tax laws to your advantage is one of the best ways to ensure your business… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2014 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC has filed a complaint against Friendship Ridge in the United States District Court of the Western District of Pennsylvania on behalf of Bruce Martin. The complaint alleges that Friendship Ridge discriminated against Mr. Martin on the basis of his… read more →
The hallowed ground that is known as severance pay. An employer fires you, but to ease the burden they pay you six months salary and send you on a comfortable path to your next job. This sounds like a beautiful thing, and for some people it is as easy as… read more →
The filing of your unemployment claim can be notoriously long and grueling. Long lines, long waits and lots of paperwork. All of this will come at you during a particularly difficult time considering you have just lost your job. You will need lots of patience and a bit of tenacity.… read more →
If you voluntarily quit your job, you are generally not entitled to unemployment compensation benefits. However, there are some instances where you can quit and still qualify. I know this seems counterintuitive. If you chose to be unemployed, you should not have a right to benefits. But there are circumstances… read more →
Even if you meet all of the requirements to be covered for unemployment insurance, you may still be disqualified for a variety of reasons. The list below is a summary of the most common reasons that a covered employee would still be denied benefits. Employees who are excluded from unemployment… read more →
Unemployment insurance, often called unemployment compensation, is intended to provide financial support to people when they are out of work. Unemployment programs are run jointly between the federal government and the states and are paid for mostly by a tax on employers. However, there are many different ways in which… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2014 The number of employees affected by the recent UPMC data breach and identity theft scheme may be even higher than originally predicted. The company publicly acknowledged on Wednesday that 22 of its employees had been affected. Concerned workers who spoke to our firm over… read more →
If you believe you may be affected, contact the IRS to find out if a fraudulent return has been filed in your name and with your social security number. If you find that you are a victim of a fraudulent return, consult the IRS Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft and follow their… read more →