FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates “KM&A” has field a complaint against UPMC in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. UPMC is headquartered in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges that UPMC violated the Uniform Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act, and… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2015 Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Eaton Corporation in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Arbitration Division. The Eaton Corporation is headquartered in Ohio, and employs a number of people in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The complaint alleges that Eaton… read more →
Unpaid Intern Lawyer Recent headlines about unpaid internships are shining a light on a class of workers who are misclassified as interns. The renewed publicity on unpaid interns is making it clear that in many cases the law requires employers to pay at least the minimum wage. As any unpaid intern lawyer… read more →
Why should I be concerned about my unpaid internship? The reality is that lawful unpaid internships are a rarity. Several laws outline the standards by which every worker should be paid. Examples include the United States Fair Labor Standards Act and the Wage Payment and Collection Law in the Commonwealth… read more →
Unpaid Intern Attorney Advocate I’m an unpaid intern. Aren’t I legally entitled to wages? The unfortunate reality is that many interns are receiving no compensation for their time spent in internship positions despite their right to wages under federal and state laws. An unpaid intern attorney will tell you that… read more →
The Illegal Unpaid Internship Workers have a right to fair compensation. Several state and federal laws protect workers from exploitation by setting the standards for minimum wages, overtime regulations, etc. To avoid paying their workers pursuant to these laws, some employers hire workers into “unpaid internships.” Not all unpaid internships… read more →
“Hostile work environment” is a legal concept that is often misunderstood. An employee might believe he is dealing with a hostile work environment because he has an aggressive, impatient boss and rude coworkers who make offensive jokes every once in a while. In order for the legal system to consider… read more →
What is Severance Pay? You may receive severance pay when you are terminated or otherwise separated from your employment. Severance pay is any sum of money your employer provides you upon separation. Some severance agreements also offer other benefits (e.g., health insurance) to employees for some period of time after… read more →
Suppose you apply for unemployment compensation benefits and are denied. After you appeal this decision, you receive a Notice of Hearing in the mail. At the hearing, you have to present your case to a referee who will decide whether or not to grant you benefits. Your employer might also… read more →
Religious Discrimination by Religious Organizations Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII,” prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of religion. It also prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, and national origin. It is a federal law so it applies… read more →