A text message thread seems like the perfect proof of wrongdoing since it’s physical evidence. However, text messages taken out of context may only be proof until placed back into the full conversation of texts. Once your phone texts get involved with a filed complaint or lawsuit, you can expect… read more →
All employment law does not fall under the same category. There’s labor and/or employment law in both the federal level and the state level. Here at Kraemer, Manes & Associates, our attorneys are experienced in all areas of employment law, and are ready to help our clients address and overcome serious legal issues in the workplace. Is… read more →
The breach of a severance agreement causes past employees and employers to scramble for their severance contracts. When employers break a severance agreement, this often means that employees are short changed their promised payments. But when an employee breaks a severance agreement, this usually has to do with the non-compete… read more →
Hostile work environment examples are not hard to find, especially with recent events documented in Hollywood about certain sexual harassment cases. But sometimes, it can be difficult to understand what makes a hostile work environment different than a sexual harassment claim. They’re very similar. In most situations, sexual harassment is… read more →
Hostile work environment and quid pro quo have a habit of hanging out together. Where you find one, it’s likely you’ll find the other. They’re linked by the common denominator of sexual harassment. However, a few differences separate these two. Let’s check out the definitions quickly. Hostile work environment occurs… read more →
Certain conditions in the workplace can be symptoms of hostile work environment. A sniffle might not seem like a big deal, but it could be a symptom for a cold or a life-threatening disease. In the office, a small behavior might not seem like a big deal, but it’s constant… read more →
Contracts are a foundation for employment, whether you’re a freelancer or an employee. Anything can breakdown though. Contracts are no different. When you are staring at an employment contract, you should be aware of the potential problems with the wording. Sure, you could do this on your own, but a… read more →
Employment problems are as common as employees in the workplace. As long as you work with others, problems will always arise. However, some employment problems are more common than others. For example, employment discrimination and sexual harassment are two major buzzwords for employment problems. Of course, employment problems can be… read more →
Cancer employment discrimination complicates the lives of cancer patients that are still qualified and capable to perform their job. A cancer diagnosis can mean discrimination in the workplace with eventual termination. That’s the last thing a cancer patient needs or wants, especially with the encroaching cancer treatment costs. Every cancer… read more →
A new guidance released by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on August 2, 2018, expands the definition of “sex” for the state discrimination laws. While more than 50 municipalities in Pennsylvania had already taken steps to provide anti-discrimination protections to the LGBT community, the state has finally done so itself.… read more →