Employment Legal News & Articles
02Oct
What Legal Options Do I Have After Workplace Assault?
0 CommentsAfter workplace assault occurs, determining how to best respond to the situation can be difficult. In fact, not much can... Read More →
08Mar
Attorney for Unemployment Appeal: Get the Job Done Right
0 CommentsFor an unemployment appeal, employees have the option of hiring an unemployment appeal attorney or representing themselves. Employers who have... Read More →
04Jan
How To Deal With My Boss’s Romantic Relationship in the Workplace
0 CommentsEveryone knows that dating coworkers is basically a bad idea. So many problems can arise. When a dating relationship turns... Read More →
26Jul
What Can I Do If I Get Assaulted by a Fellow Employee?
0 CommentsUnfortunately, being assaulted by another employee doesn’t mean that your boss has to fire the other employee. While it certainly... Read More →
18Apr
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against TruFood Mfg. Inc and Spartan Staffing
0 CommentsKM&A Files Lawsuit Against TruFood Mfg. Inc and Spartan Staffing Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint... Read More →
18Apr
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against W&W Equipment, Inc.
0 Comments Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against W&W Equipment, Inc. in the United States District... Read More →
17Apr
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Simplot
0 CommentsKM&A Files Lawsuit Against Simplot Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Philadelphia Truck Lines in... Read More →
17Apr
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against The Forza Group
0 CommentsKM&A Files Lawsuit Against The Forza Group Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against The Forza... Read More →
16Apr
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against State College Borough Water Authority
0 CommentsKM&A Files Lawsuit Against State College Borough Water Authority Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against... Read More →
16Apr
KM&A files lawsuit against MAJIK Enterprises International, Inc.
0 CommentsKM&A files lawsuit against MAJIK Enterprises International, Inc. Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against MAJIK... Read More →
16Apr
KM&A files lawsuit against Front Line Flagging Inc.
0 CommentsKM&A files lawsuit against Front Line Flagging Inc. Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Front... Read More →
14Apr
KM&A files lawsuit against Philadelphia Truck Lines
0 CommentsKM&A files lawsuit against Philadelphia Truck Lines Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Philadelphia Truck... Read More →
14Apr
KM&A files lawsuit against AccuWeather
0 CommentsKM&A files lawsuit against AccuWeather Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against AccuWeather in the United... Read More →
02Mar
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Allegheny County
0 CommentsKraemer, Manes & Associates LLC (“KM&A”) has filed a complaint against Allegheny County, in the United States District Court for... Read More →
16Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Norfolk Southern Corporation
0 CommentsKraemer, Manes & Associates LLC (“KM&A”) has filed a complaint against Norfolk Southern Corporation, in the United States District Court... Read More →
26Jan
USERRA Protections: How To Prove Discrimination
0 CommentsBeing a uniformed service member of the United States is one of the proudest occupations. Drills, military courtesy, and respect... Read More →
25Jan
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Ten Mile Paving, LLC
0 CommentsKraemer, Manes & Associates LLC (“KM&A”) has filed a complaint against Ten Mile Paving, LLC, in the United States District... Read More →
19Jan
Can I Expect USERRA Reasonable Accommodation?
0 CommentsReasonable accommodation, a familiar benefit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may be on better terms with the Uniformed Services... Read More →
12Jan
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against THD At-Home Services, Inc.
0 CommentsKraemer, Manes & Associates LLC (“KM&A”) has filed a complaint against THD At-Home Services, Inc., t/d/b/a Home Depot, Inc. t/d/b/a... Read More →
11Jan
How To Recognize Discrimination
0 CommentsLearning how to recognize discrimination is the first step of societal change. The presence of discrimination in our society and... Read More →
28Dec
What Does A Disability Lawyer Do To Help My Social Security Claim?
0 CommentsA disability lawyer offers a lot of legal expertise, hearing etiquette, and a professional network to your social security claim.... Read More →
22Dec
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against UPMC Community Medicine, Inc.
0 CommentsKraemer, Manes & Associates LLC (“KM&A”) has filed a complaint against UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. (“the Defendant”), in the United... Read More →
21Dec
When Can An Employer Sue An Employee?
0 CommentsFor the millions of articles that offer how to sue your employer, you might find one (this one) about how... Read More →
19Dec
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Air Star Transportation & Limousine Services, Inc.
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC (“KM&A”) has filed a complaint against Air Star Transportation & Limousine Services,... Read More →
14Dec
How To Submit A DOL Complaint
0 CommentsThe Department of Labor (DOL) is charged with investigating each DOL complaint that is filed. Naturally, there is a set... Read More →
12Dec
Tattoo Artists, Beware: Unpaid Tattoo Apprenticeships
0 CommentsFinally, it’s happened. After hustling and daydreaming of having a tattoo apprenticeship, you’ve finally landed one. From all your research,... Read More →
09Dec
DOL Law: The Statutes That Regulate The American Working Force
0 CommentsThe Department of Labor consists of a number of boards and administrations that are governed by the DOL law. The... Read More →
22Nov
What Is The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law?
0 CommentsThe Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) protects the safety and health of minors in the state of Pennsylvania, requiring a... Read More →
17Nov
Sue Your Employer For Workplace Injury
0 CommentsGenerally, it’s not possible for an employee to sue his or her employer for a workplace injury when they are... Read More →
16Nov
What Should I Do About Miscalculated Overtime?
0 CommentsThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) standardized employee compensation for overtime. However, every law offers a space where loopholes can... Read More →
10Nov
How Do I Handle Retaliation For An Overtime Complaint?
0 CommentsRetaliation for overtime complaint is illegal. If you don’t know this yet, let me reiterate: retaliation is unlawful. And yet,... Read More →
09Nov
What Is FLSA And What Does It Do?
0 CommentsWhat is FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that not only defines the 40-hour workweek... Read More →
07Nov
Full LGBT Employment Rights are Coming Soon
0 CommentsA lot of people are shocked to learn that in most places, you can be fired from your job just for... Read More →
03Nov
Three Key Ways An Employer Handles Workplace Harassment
0 CommentsHow an employer handles workplace harassment sets the tone for the work environment. Employers have the responsibility to immediately investigate... Read More →
02Nov
How To Fight Sexual Orientation Discrimination At Work
0 CommentsSexual orientation discrimination is not actually illegal according to federal law. However, there is an executive order that protects federal... Read More →
01Nov
How Employment Law Protects LGBT Employees
0 CommentsThe LGBT community faces statistically more employment discrimination than any other group of people in the United States. A large... Read More →
27Oct
What To Do When You Experience Workplace Bullying
0 CommentsBeing bullied as a child was no fun, but when you experience workplace bullying as an adult, it is downright... Read More →
27Oct
Bullying In The Workplace: Examples And What You Can Do
0 CommentsUnfortunately, bullying doesn’t stay in middle school, and bullying in the workplace has become a hurtful trend. The trouble with bullying... Read More →
26Oct
What Is PHRC And What Does It Do?
0 CommentsPennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) does on the state level what EEOC does on the national level. Basically, the goal... Read More →
25Oct
USERRA Employer Guidelines
0 CommentsUSERRA employer guidelines aren’t just for employers, but they can also be helpful to employees. The powers that be created... Read More →
20Oct
How To File A USERRA Complaint
0 CommentsFiling a USERRA complaint is not difficult. However, the law sometimes chooses to be more confusing than it needs to... Read More →
19Oct
I’m A Veteran With A Disability. What Are My Rights Under ADA?
0 CommentsThe United States protects workers with a disability from discrimination, including securing the rights of any veteran who has sustained a permanent injury or... Read More →
18Oct
How To Report Sexual Harassment At Work
0 CommentsReport sexual harassment. It’s as simple as that. According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, job applicants and employees are protected... Read More →
13Oct
How To Prove Sexual Harassment At Work
0 CommentsTo prove sexual harassment at work, there are some steps you can take on your own. However, keep in mind... Read More →
12Oct
Wrongful Termination: Were You Fired Illegally?
0 CommentsBeing fired from a job is disheartening, but it’s worse if you may have been fired illegally. It is usually... Read More →
06Oct
Reasonable Accommodation According To ADA
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. These accommodations must be made... Read More →
05Oct
Is Addiction Considered A Disability By ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not protect those with an addiction to illegal drugs. Illegal use of drugs is... Read More →
04Oct
Am I Protected By ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 protects the rights of those with disabilities, who are employed or looking... Read More →
04Oct
What Is The EEOC And What Does It Do?
0 CommentsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prevents employment discrimination in three specific ways. The EEOC provides investigation into discrimination complaints,... Read More →
29Sep
How To Win An Unemployment Appeal For Misconduct
0 CommentsWe’ve talked about Unemployment Willful Misconduct around here before so today we’ll look at some practical ways to be prepared... Read More →
28Sep
Has My Employer Violated FMLA?
0 CommentsThe Family and Medical Leave Act requires eligible companies to adhere to certain obligations to their employees, including up to 12... Read More →
28Sep
How Does FMLA Work?
0 CommentsThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 is a complex law that aims to help employees balance life... Read More →
10Jun
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Environmental Recovery Corp.
0 CommentsKraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KMA” has filed a complaint on behalf of Qamil Gashi, against Environmental Recovery Corporation (“ERC”), Troy... Read More →
03May
Convicted Gay Basher Kathryn Knott, Police Chief, and D.A. Sued for Retaliation, Conspiracy
0 CommentsKM&A on Friday filed a federal lawsuit against Kathryn Knott, former Police Chief Karl Knott, District Attorney David Heckler, and... Read More →
05Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit against Community College of Philadelphia
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against the Community College... Read More →
05Feb
KMA Files Lawsuit Against Vanguard
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against The Vanguard Group,... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit against American Air Liquide Holdings, Inc.
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against American Air Liquide... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against University of Pittsburgh
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against the University of... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Citizens Bank
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Citizens Bank in the... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Whemco Steel Castings, Inc.
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Whemco Steel Castings,... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit against UPMC
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates “KM&A” has field a complaint against UPMC in the United... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Eaton Corporation
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2015 Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Eaton Corporation in... Read More →
22Sep
Unpaid Intern Lawyer
0 CommentsUnpaid Intern Lawyer Recent headlines about unpaid internships are shining a light on a class of workers who are misclassified... Read More →
22Sep
Unpaid internship attorney advocate: The Legal Requirements of an Unpaid Internship
0 CommentsWhy should I be concerned about my unpaid internship? The reality is that lawful unpaid internships are a rarity. Several... Read More →
22Sep
Unpaid intern attorney advocate says I am entitled to wages.
0 CommentsUnpaid Intern Attorney Advocate I’m an unpaid intern. Aren’t I legally entitled to wages? The unfortunate reality is that many... Read More →
22Sep
Warning Signs of an Illegal Unpaid Internship
0 CommentsThe Illegal Unpaid Internship Workers have a right to fair compensation. Several state and federal laws protect workers from exploitation... Read More →
31Aug
What makes a hostile work environment?
0 Comments“Hostile work environment” is a legal concept that is often misunderstood. An employee might believe he is dealing with a... Read More →
28Aug
What is severance pay? Am I entitled to it?
0 CommentsWhat is Severance Pay? You may receive severance pay when you are terminated or otherwise separated from your employment. Severance... Read More →
27Aug
Will my referee allow a telephone hearing if I can’t be there?
0 CommentsSuppose you apply for unemployment compensation benefits and are denied. After you appeal this decision, you receive a Notice of... Read More →
26Aug
Are there exceptions to religious discrimination laws?
0 CommentsReligious Discrimination by Religious Organizations Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, commonly referred to as “Title VII,”... Read More →
25Aug
What is a Reasonable Accommodation for a Disability?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of disability. Under this law, employers must provide reasonable... Read More →
21Aug
What is religious discrimination at work?
0 CommentsThe United States, a country home to people of various religious backgrounds and faiths, prohibits employment discrimination on the basis... Read More →
20Aug
How do I request FMLA leave?
0 CommentsThe United States Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act provides employees job-protected unpaid leave for qualifying family and... Read More →
19Aug
What Makes an Effective Demand Letter?
0 CommentsIn reality, you can write a demand letter to any person, business, or other entity responsible for wrongdoing. Essentially, this... Read More →
18Aug
Retaliation: What is it and how am I protected?
0 CommentsSeveral federal laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, protect... Read More →
14Aug
What is Considered a Disability under the Law?
0 CommentsOur basic understanding of a concept is not always on par with the legal system’s understanding of that concept. The... Read More →
13Aug
Referee Hearing for Unemployment: What to Know
0 CommentsWhat happens at a referee hearing? If you are asking yourself this question, you likely already received your Notice of... Read More →
11Aug
Veterans Affairs denied me benefits. What can I do?
0 CommentsThe United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) provides a wide range of services and benefits to veterans, including various... Read More →
10Aug
Wage deductions: What can my employer take out of my paycheck?
0 CommentsWage Deductions Required by Law The law requires that employers make certain wage deductions from your paycheck. These include deductions... Read More →
07Aug
What happens after I file an EEOC complaint?
0 CommentsWhat is an EEOC complaint? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a federal agency that enforces civil rights laws.... Read More →
06Aug
Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania: Am I eligible?
0 CommentsIf you are injured on the job or sustain a work-related illness, chances are you are eligible for workers’ compensation... Read More →
05Aug
FMLA: Am I eligible?
0 CommentsUnder the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), eligible employees are entitled to unpaid time off for... Read More →
03Aug
5 Common Necessitous and Compelling Reasons for Quitting
0 Comments“Necessitous and Compelling” Reasons: The Basics Section 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) applies when you seek unemployment compensation... Read More →
31Jul
Disability Discrimination: What Damages Am I Entitled To?
0 CommentsFederal and state laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an employee’s disability or perceived disability. To be considered “disabled” under... Read More →
30Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Not Paying
0 CommentsUnfortunately, employers sometimes violate the law by not paying their employees all compensation they are owed. If an employer does not pay... Read More →
28Jul
How to Sue Your Boss for Sexual Harassment
0 CommentsWhat is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights... Read More →
23Jul
Do I have a Constructive Discharge Case?
0 CommentsSometimes employees face working conditions that are so intolerable they feel there is no other option but to quit. If... Read More →
22Jul
Who is Protected from Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Pennsylvania?
0 CommentsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently ruled that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation is already illegal under Title... Read More →
20Jul
Sexual Orientation Discrimination Illegal, says EEOC
0 CommentsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled on July 16, 2015 that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal under existing... Read More →
17Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Nonpayment of Wages
0 CommentsNonpayment of wages is a serious legal issue. Whether it is affecting your regular wages or your overtime pay, you should... Read More →
17Jul
President Obama’s New Overtime Law
0 CommentsThere has been a steady increase in the number of employees who work over a normal 40-hour workweek. A workweek,... Read More →
16Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Overtime Pay
0 CommentsTypically, you are eligible for overtime pay if you work more than 40 hours per week. The Fair Labor Standards... Read More →
15Jul
Am I Eligible for Overtime under New Overtime Laws?
0 CommentsThe Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. §201 et seq. establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment... Read More →
14Jul
New Overtime Laws in Pennsylvania Beginning in 2016
0 CommentsPennsylvania’s New Overtime Laws & Rules Prior to 2016, if an employee made less $23,600 per year or less than... Read More →
14Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Sexual Harassment
0 CommentsSexual harassment in the workplace should be taken seriously. If you have experienced sexual harassment at work, you can bring... Read More →
13Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Discrimination
0 CommentsDiscrimination has no place in the workplace. Employees and job applicants should not be subjected to discrimination in any form.... Read More →
10Jul
How to Sue Your Employer For Unpaid Wages
0 CommentsUnpaid Wages Many Pennsylvanians live paycheck to paycheck. They rely on their next check for rent, food, and necessities. Not being... Read More →
09Jul
EEOC Attorney
0 CommentsEEOC Attorney What does a private EEOC Attorney do? An EEOC attorney’s function is save cases from the black hole... Read More →
09Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Wrongful Termination
0 Comments Wrongful termination is not the same as “unfair” termination. Before bringing a lawsuit, you must understand what is considered... Read More →
07Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Age Discrimination
0 CommentsAge discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or applicant unfavorably because of his or her age. Laws on... Read More →
06Jul
How to Sue Your Employer for Disability Discrimination
0 CommentsIt is illegal for an employer to treat its employees or applicants unfavorably because of a disability. This type of... Read More →
03Jul
How to File an EEOC Lawsuit
0 CommentsEmployment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and/or genetic information... Read More →
03Jul
How to File for Discrimination in the Workplace
0 CommentsDespite laws protecting employees, discrimination in the workplace still occurs sometimes. It is illegal to be discriminated against at work... Read More →
02Jul
How to File an EEOC Retaliation Complaint
0 CommentsBefore filing a retaliation complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), it is important to understand what retaliation is. In... Read More →
30Jun
Can I be denied employment because of my criminal history?
0 CommentsThere is no federal law prohibiting employers from asking about your criminal history. How they use this information, however, is... Read More →
29Jun
When am I entitled to overtime pay?
0 CommentsOvertime: The Basics A workweek, defined, is a period of 7 consecutive days, starting on any day the employer decides... Read More →
26Jun
Understanding an Overpayment
0 CommentsAn “overpayment” occurs when you receive unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits that you are not entitled to. There are two types... Read More →
25Jun
5 Reasons You May Be Found Ineligible for Unemployment Compensation Benefits
0 CommentsYou have been accused of willful misconduct Under Section 402(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) you are ineligible... Read More →
24Jun
Can I get unemployment benefits if I quit my job? – Section 402(b)
0 CommentsSection 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law applies to those individuals who voluntarily quit their jobs. You, typically with... Read More →
24Jun
Where is my final paycheck?
0 CommentsYou are somehow separated from your employment. Maybe you were terminated. Maybe you quit. Either way, in the Commonwealth of... Read More →
23Jun
The “Sideline Activity” Exception
0 CommentsWill having a side job render me ineligible for unemployment benefits? According to Section 402(h) of the Pennsylvania unemployment law... Read More →
23Jun
What makes an Independent Contractor?
0 CommentsAn independent contractor is an individual who provides some sort of service for another person but differs from an employee.... Read More →
18Jun
What are my rights under USERRA?
0 CommentsAlmost all military members will have a non-military job outside of their service or will apply to one upon conclusion of... Read More →
01Mar
EEOC – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
0 CommentsPeople experiencing discrimination at work must use The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or “EEOC” in order to pursue a claim... Read More →
27Feb
Why Am I Financially Ineligible for UC Benefits under the 49.5% Rule?
0 CommentsBefore an individual is able to collect unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), he/she must be financially eligible. Some individuals receive... Read More →
23Feb
I Signed a Non-Compete. Can I Still Work?
0 CommentsWhen you sign a non-compete agreement, you may have certain constraints placed upon you after leaving that company. Not all... Read More →
16Feb
Eleventh Amendment as a Bar to Federal Lawsuits Against State Employers
0 CommentsEmployment discrimination lawsuits are on a rise. Typically, individuals bring discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990... Read More →
13Feb
Am I Eligible for FMLA?
0 CommentsThe Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) entitles employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons.... Read More →
11Feb
How Do I Appeal a UCBR Decision?
0 CommentsAt this stage in your appeal for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have been before a Referee and the... Read More →
09Feb
What if I’m not paid for my overtime?
0 CommentsThere has been a steady increase in the number of employees who work well over a normal 40-hour workweek. For... Read More →
02Feb
Religious Accommodations under Title VII
0 CommentsReligious accommodations are becoming an increasingly important area of interest for Employers. Workplaces are now comprised of employees with more... Read More →
29Jan
Do I have a disability under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment... Read More →
28Jan
How to file a Social Security Disability Claim
0 CommentsIf you have been injured on the job and developed a disability as a result, you may be entitled to... Read More →
26Jan
I Filed a Complaint with the EEOC. What Happens Next?
0 CommentsBefore being able to bring a lawsuit for discrimination, every discriminated individual must first file a complaint with a state... Read More →
16Jan
How to prepare for a UC Hearing?
0 CommentsAfter you have filed your appeal to your Notice of Determination, you will receive a Notice of Hearing in the... Read More →
14Jan
Does an Employee have a Duty to engage in the Interactive Process under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. If an... Read More →
12Jan
What duties does an employee have under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. If an... Read More →
01Jan
What does it mean if the UCBR grants me a Remand Hearing?
0 CommentsThere are various stages to an unemployment compensation appeal. The first step is to file an appeal to your Notice... Read More →
19Dec
What if I am not able to work? Can I still collect unemployment benefits?
0 CommentsUnder Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, in order for any unemployed person to receive unemployment benefits (“UC benefits”), you must meet... Read More →
15Dec
What is a UCBR Brief?
0 CommentsAt this point in your unemployment compensation appeal process, you have had your Referee Hearing and have gotten the Referee’s... Read More →
12Dec
Quitting for Family Reasons and Collecting Unemployment
0 CommentsImagine you are working a job full time with mandatory overtime. The job is demanding and only leaves you free... Read More →
05Dec
How to appeal to the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
0 CommentsAt this point in your unemployment compensation appeal process, you have had your Referee Hearing and have gotten the Referee’s... Read More →
03Dec
What do I do if the Referee Hearing is located too far away?
0 CommentsAfter you or your Employer files an appeal to the Notice of Determination, you will receive a Notice of Hearing... Read More →
01Dec
I was denied unemployment benefits. What do I do now?
0 CommentsAt this point in your attempts to collect unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have received your Notice of Determination... Read More →
25Nov
Can individuals be singled out in employment discrimination lawsuits? 42 U.S.C. §1983 and how it relates to employment discrimination lawsuits
0 CommentsWhen you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, the key question is what type of discrimination occurred?... Read More →
19Nov
How do I initiate an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit?
0 CommentsIf you have been subjected to a hostile/abusive work environment, harassment or unfair treatment because of your race, color, religion,... Read More →
17Nov
How to understand your Notice of Hearing
0 CommentsAt this stage in the unemployment appeal process, you have appealed your Notice of Determination and you have received a... Read More →
11Nov
Is Obesity Considered a “Disability” under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment... Read More →
07Nov
What is a Request for Reconsideration with the UCBR?
0 CommentsAt this stage in your appeal for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have been before a Referee and denied... Read More →
04Nov
What if I forgot to include a piece of evidence at my Referee Hearing? What can be done?
0 CommentsAfter you have filed your appeal to your Notice of Determination, you will receive a Notice of Hearing in the... Read More →
03Nov
What is a Notice of Determination and What Do I Do Once I Receive It?
0 CommentsA Notice of Determination (“NOD”) is a document you will receive in the mail after you apply for unemployment compensation... Read More →
28Oct
When Does an Employer Have to Engage in the Interactive Process under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. If an... Read More →
22Oct
Can I collect unemployment benefits if I am an independent contractor?
0 CommentsUnder 402(h) of the unemployment compensation law (“Law”), an individual who is self-employed does not qualify for unemployment benefits (“UC... Read More →
20Oct
Can I collect unemployment benefits if I quit?
0 CommentsMost individuals who quit their job think that if they quit they are ineligible for unemployment benefits (“UC Benefits”). It... Read More →
16Oct
Can an employer use a prior criminal record to justify not hiring a qualified candidate?
0 CommentsIn Pennsylvania, the use of criminal background checks is becoming an issue for persons with prior convictions seeking employment. Our... Read More →
09Oct
What happens if my Employer reduces my hours?
0 CommentsThere are many situations where an individual has been working full-time for an employer for years and then suddenly has... Read More →
26Sep
What Does It Mean that I Have to “Purge” the Weekly Benefit Rate?
0 CommentsDuring the process of applying for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), an individual may receive a Notice of Determination stating... Read More →
22Sep
What is a Right to Sue Letter from the EEOC?
0 CommentsBefore being able to bring a lawsuit for discrimination, every discriminated individual must first file a complaint with a state... Read More →
11Sep
How to Prepare for a Referee Hearing
0 CommentsAt this point in your appeal for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have filed an appeal to your Notice... Read More →
09Sep
The Process of Qualifying for Unemployment Benefits
0 CommentsIf you have recently become separated from your job, you may be applying for unemployment benefits (“UC Benefits”) in the... Read More →
08Sep
What Does It Mean if I am Disqualified under the 49.5% rule?
0 CommentsBefore an individual is able to collect unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), he/she must be financially eligible. Many individuals receive... Read More →
28Aug
What Does it Mean When an Employer is Seeking Relief of Charges?
0 CommentsIf you are filing or have filed for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”) and you receive a Notice of Hearing... Read More →
27Aug
Do I have to pay back a NON-FAULT overpayment?
0 CommentsAn individual who files for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”) may be found eligible to receive them. An individual is... Read More →
25Aug
WARN Act
0 CommentsWere you, along with a substantial number of your coworkers, recently laid off? Did your employer give you sixty days... Read More →
25Aug
How Do I File a Petition for Review with the Commonwealth Court?
0 CommentsAt this stage in your appeal for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have been before a Referee and the... Read More →
22Aug
Fault based overpayments: when and why they are classified as fault based
0 CommentsA fault-based classification of unemployment benefits can be a difficult financial blow to a claimant. The typical scenario goes like... Read More →
22Aug
Unemployment overpayments and the duty to repay
0 CommentsOne of the scariest and most common issues in unemployment compensation law concerns overpayments. An overpayment occurs when the Unemployment... Read More →
22Aug
How to Properly Handle your Unemployment Hearing
0 CommentsSo you applied for unemployment benefits, but you were initially denied. Now you have to appeal and go to a... Read More →
20Aug
Do Pennsylvania Citizens With Prior Criminal Convictions Have a Legal Right to Work?
0 CommentsIn some employment situations, an Employer can use a person’s prior conviction as a bar to employment. In some employment... Read More →
15Aug
What do I do if I move and cannot attend the Referee Hearing in person?
0 CommentsAfter you or your Employer files an appeal to the Notice of Determination, you will receive a Notice of Hearing... Read More →
13Aug
Wrongful termination: what to do immediately after?
0 CommentsHas your employer fired you without an explanation? Have you been mysteriously removed from the schedule at work without being... Read More →
13Aug
Long-term disability benefits and ERISA
0 CommentsWorkers are often granted short-term disability benefits from their employer’s insurance company for a variety of illnesses and conditions. A... Read More →
13Aug
Protecting the rights of veterans in the workplace
0 CommentsAlthough the United States generally reveres the service and sacrifice of our military veterans they can sometimes have a difficult... Read More →
13Aug
If I quit my job for medical problems, how do I win at my Referee hearing?
0 CommentsAt this point in your quest for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have filed a claim for UC Benefits... Read More →
12Aug
If I quit my job, how do I collect unemployment benefits?
0 CommentsIf you recently became unemployed because you quit your job, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”).... Read More →
09Aug
Can I Quit my Job Because I Don’t Like a Coworker and Still Get Unemployment?
0 CommentsIn most cases, personality conflicts will not be found to be a compelling enough reason to quit. The standard in... Read More →
09Aug
Can I be paid overtime if I receive a salary?
0 CommentsThe answer to that question depends on whether or not you are classified as exempt. Exempt employees are not entitled... Read More →
04Aug
Can an Employer be Sued for Pregnancy Discrimination?
0 CommentsTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), 42 U.S.C. §§2000e et seq., is typically known for... Read More →
04Aug
Winning your willful misconduct unemployment case
0 CommentsOftentimes, when an employer terminates an employee the employee will be entitled to unemployment compensation. However, when the employer terminates... Read More →
04Aug
3 reasons you need an attorney at your unemployment hearing
0 CommentsMany people have represented themselves at unemployment hearings and won, but many have also lost. Of the percentage that lost,... Read More →
04Aug
Drug and Alcohol Addiction: A Disability Under the ADA
0 CommentsMost employers have drug and alcohol free workplace policies. An employer can fire an employee for failing these tests or... Read More →
01Aug
Background Checks and the FCRA
0 CommentsA federal judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently granted Rite Aid’s 12(b)(6) motion in a putative class action... Read More →
01Aug
How do I file an Appeal to the UCBR?
0 CommentsTrying to collect unemployment compensation benefits can prove to be a grueling and time-consuming task. By now, you are realizing... Read More →
30Jul
What Is FMLA And How Does It Work?
0 Comments The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) entitles employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical... Read More →
28Jul
How to file an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
0 CommentsPennsylvania is an “at-will” employment state, which means an Employer can terminate an Employee for any reason whatsoever (provided there... Read More →
25Jul
Tipping Rules Under the FLSA – The Red Robin Case
0 CommentsThe Fair Labor Standards Act, which ensures that employees are paid fairly, has always permitted an exception to the standard... Read More →
25Jul
Discrimination in the hiring process: do I have a case?
0 CommentsThe 2007 financial crash and subsequent recession has created a highly competitive environment for finding and retaining jobs in America.... Read More →
25Jul
How to Quit One Job for Another and Protect Your Unemployment Benefits
0 CommentsSometimes people feel stuck in a job and when they begin looking for a new one the last thing they... Read More →
25Jul
How long do I have to bring my claim of discrimination?
0 CommentsIn most areas of law an injured person has one to two years to bring their lawsuit before it is... Read More →
25Jul
EEOC Releases Guidelines Regarding Pregancy Discrimination
0 CommentsOn July 14, 2014, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released guidelines for what is and what is not pregnancy discrimination... Read More →
18Jul
What if I Didn’t File my Appeal on Time? Can I Still Appeal?
0 CommentsA late appeal can mean the end of your pursuit of unemployment compensation benefits (UC benefits). But sometimes, it’s not... Read More →
16Jul
Can I collect UC Benefits if I am working part-time?
0 CommentsMany individuals who work part-time wonder if they can file for unemployment compensation benefits and be eligible to receive benefits.... Read More →
04Jul
What are the deadlines for filing an unemployment compensation appeal?
0 CommentsIf you are going through the process of trying to obtain unemployment compensation benefits (benefits), there are various stages you... Read More →
02Jul
Fired for Getting Married: The Very Real Dilemma Currently Facing PA’s LGBT Community
0 CommentsOn May 20, 2014, a federal court district judge in Pennsylvania struck down Pennsylvania’s same sex marriage ban. While there... Read More →
02Jul
Following Passage of ADAAA, Cases Substantially Limit Major Life Activities in Western District of Pa.
0 CommentsIn 2008, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, with the purpose of overturning a recent... Read More →
30Jun
How to Win an Unemployment Hearing if you Quit
0 CommentsIf you recently quit your job, you are probably wondering if you can collect unemployment benefits. Most people believe that... Read More →
24Jun
Employees Who Engage in Self-Defense at the Workplace May Still be Entitled to Unemployment Compensation Benefits
0 CommentsUnder the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, an employee who is terminated for willful misconduct is generally ineligible for benefits under... Read More →
20Jun
What does it mean if I have an overpayment of UC benefits?
0 CommentsAn individual who files for unemployment compensation benefits may be found eligible to receive them. An individual is then entitled... Read More →
18Jun
What is a UC Remand Hearing?
0 CommentsThere are various stages to an unemployment compensation appeal. The first step is to file an appeal to your Notice... Read More →
04Jun
What is EEOC Mediation?
0 CommentsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a... Read More →
04Jun
What to expect at a UC Hearing?
0 CommentsAfter you have filed your appeal to your Notice of Determination, you will receive a Notice of Hearing in the... Read More →
02Jun
What exactly is a “disability” under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. The ADA... Read More →
26May
ADA Violation for Failing to Engage in the Interactive Process
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. The ADA... Read More →
23May
Americans with Disabilities Act – Failure to Accommodate
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. The ADA... Read More →
20May
Discrimination protection in Pennsylvania: gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender citizens
0 CommentsToday was an historic day for Pennsylvania as a U.S. District Judge struck down an 18 year-old ban on same... Read More →
09May
Paramedic Fired After Telling Employer Coworker Was Drunk
0 CommentsA paramedic in Philadelphia claims she was fired after informing her employer that her coworker, an EMT, was drunk. She... Read More →
05May
Can I Sue My Employer For Unpaid Overtime?
0 CommentsIn today’s economy, many employees end up working well over 40 hours per week. Most of the time, the Employee... Read More →
25Apr
When can an Employer base an employment decision on age?
0 CommentsTypically an Employer is not allowed to discriminate against an employee on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination... Read More →
25Apr
NFL Cheerleaders’ Wage and Hour Lawsuits
0 CommentsFive former members of the Buffalo Jills cheerleader squad have filed suit against the Buffalo Bills this week, as well... Read More →
24Apr
What are the differences between Title VII and the PHRA?
0 CommentsEmployment Discrimination lawsuits are initiated because of the protections provided under several different statutes. One of the most commonly used... Read More →
23Apr
What is the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act?
0 CommentsWhen it comes to discrimination, there are several different statutes that may apply to your particular situation. There are federal... Read More →
16Apr
When does my employer have to pay me?
0 CommentsIn Pennsylvania, the payment of wages is controlled by the Wage Payment and Collection Law. This, combined with the Pennsylvania... Read More →
11Apr
What are Reasonable Accommodations for Disabled Employees?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act requires that employers provide what are called reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. This means... Read More →
09Apr
What evidence can be admitted at a Referee Hearing?
0 CommentsThe main reason an Employee appeals their Notice of Determination is because he/she disagrees with their eligibility status and wants... Read More →
07Apr
Can I appeal my Referee’s Decision?
0 CommentsAt this point in your unemployment compensation appeal process, you have had your Referee Hearing and have gotten the Referee’s... Read More →
06Apr
Understanding willful misconduct in unemployment cases
0 CommentsIf an employer fires you from you job, you may not be automatically eligible for Unemployment Compensation benefits under Pennsylvania... Read More →
06Apr
Medical problems: a compelling reason to quit
0 CommentsWhen we think of people being granted unemployment benefits we generally assume that they were fired or discharged for one... Read More →
05Apr
Unilateral changes in employment: when quitting is justified for UC purposes
0 CommentsUnder the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Laws if you voluntarily quit your job you will be ineligible for compensation unless you... Read More →
05Apr
Discrimination in the Hiring and Promotional Process
0 CommentsEvery year there are over ninety thousand complaints of workplace discrimination and harassment. These complaints go to the federal Equal... Read More →
02Apr
Does my Workplace have to Follow its Progressive Discipline Policy?
0 CommentsYou likely work someplace with a progressive discipline policy. This is a form of disciplinary policy where the penalty increases... Read More →
02Apr
Prior Criminal Convictions as a Bar to Employment
0 CommentsCan an Employer use a person’s prior criminal convictions as a bar to employment? The answer to that question requires... Read More →
01Apr
Association Provision of the Americans with Disabilities Act
0 CommentsMost people know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) protects people with disabilities in employment, housing, and several... Read More →
28Mar
Overview of the Appeal Process for Veteran Claims
0 CommentsThe United States Department of Veteran Appeals (“VA”) provides a broad variety of benefits and services to veterans. Among the... Read More →
26Mar
What is considered a “disability” under the ADA?
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment... Read More →
24Mar
What type of discrimination lawsuit can I bring against my employer?
0 CommentsWhen you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, you are probably asking yourself what constitutes discrimination? There... Read More →
24Mar
Obama Proposes Changes to FLSA Overtime Exemptions
0 CommentsOn March 13, President Obama released a statement regarding updating and modernizing the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards... Read More →
23Mar
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: What is it? How does it operate?
0 CommentsThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal law enforcement agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination. The EEOC... Read More →
23Mar
Confidentiality of your medical information in the workplace
0 CommentsAs a general rule employers are not supposed to reveal medical information about employees unless there is a legitimate business... Read More →
22Mar
Getting replacement income: what to do when you suddenly find yourself jobless
0 CommentsWhen your employment is interrupted it is important to get replacement income as soon as you can. Your mortgage is... Read More →
22Mar
Social security retirement benefits: a primer
0 CommentsThere are no laws out there requiring private employers to offer their employees retirement plans. In fact, only about half... Read More →
21Mar
What are “necessitous and compelling reasons” under 402(b)?
0 CommentsSection 402(b) is applied in circumstance where you voluntarily quit your job. When trying to obtain benefits under 402(b) of... Read More →
19Mar
Retaliation: How the Law Protects those Who Report Workplace Harassment
0 CommentsProtecting those who report harassment in the workplace. A young female professional graduates from college with significant student loans, a... Read More →
19Mar
Am I an Independent Contractor?
0 CommentsWhen securing employment in the state of Pennsylvania, it is important to distinguish whether you are an employee or an... Read More →
15Mar
Your doctor’s role in obtaining Social Security disability benefits
0 CommentsYour treating doctor plays a key role in helping you obtain social security disability benefits. The Social Security regulations state... Read More →
15Mar
Consultative examinations in the Social Security disability process: a bump in the road
0 CommentsFor many claimants of Social Security disability benefits the process can be a long and windy road, full of bumps... Read More →
14Mar
How to file your initial Social Security Disability Claim
0 CommentsSo you were injured on the job or you have developed a disability. You have decided to explore your options... Read More →
14Mar
Five step process for Social Security Disability
0 CommentsWhen a claim is initially filed for Social Security disability benefits the Social Security Administration (SSA) will apply a sequential... Read More →
13Mar
Over 75% of Social Security disability claims are initially denied. Here is why…
0 CommentsSocial Security was not originally created to insure the disabled Social security was originally created to provide income to persons... Read More →
13Mar
Social Security’s definition of disability
0 CommentsThe Social Security Administration (SSA) awards benefits to people who cannot work due to physical and mental problems. However, these... Read More →
10Mar
What does it mean if I am ineligible for UC benefits under 401(d)(1) – “able and available?”
0 CommentsUnder Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, in order for any unemployed person to receive unemployment benefits (“UC benefits”), you must meet... Read More →
07Mar
What are the Benefits of Filing an EEOC Discrimination Charge?
0 CommentsIf you have been subjected to a hostile or abusive work environment, harassment or unfair treatment because of your race,... Read More →
07Mar
What do I do when I receive my Notice of Determination denying my UC benefits?
0 CommentsWhen you get a Notice of Determination, it will state whether you are eligible or ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits... Read More →
07Mar
Can My Employer Tell Others the Results of my Drug Test?
0 CommentsIt depends on who your employer is telling and why. In Pennsylvania, employers are permitted to reveal drug test results... Read More →
06Mar
How to motivate employees: 3 tips for success
0 CommentsThe key to any successful small business is having dedicated and motivated employees. Many employees come to work just for... Read More →
03Mar
Severance Pay: Dispelling the Myths Surrounding It
0 CommentsThe hallowed ground that is known as severance pay. An employer fires you, but to ease the burden they pay... Read More →
03Mar
Tips for filing your unemployment claim
0 CommentsThe filing of your unemployment claim can be notoriously long and grueling. Long lines, long waits and lots of paperwork.... Read More →
01Mar
Unemployment compensation: even if you quit, you may still qualify
0 CommentsIf you voluntarily quit your job, you are generally not entitled to unemployment compensation benefits. However, there are some instances... Read More →
01Mar
Disqualifying factors for unemployment compensation
0 CommentsEven if you meet all of the requirements to be covered for unemployment insurance, you may still be disqualified for... Read More →
01Mar
Unemployment compensation: who is covered?
0 CommentsUnemployment insurance, often called unemployment compensation, is intended to provide financial support to people when they are out of work.... Read More →
20Feb
Family history: it is unlawful for employers to discriminate based on family history of Illness or genetic information
0 CommentsVery few people may realize that discrimination by employers against employees for their family history of disease and disorders is... Read More →
19Feb
Pregnancy Discrimination: An Employee’s Quick Guide
0 CommentsWhen employment discrimination comes to mind, many people think of discrimination based on race, gender or disability. However, there are... Read More →
19Feb
Religious discrimination and the law
0 CommentsThe United States is filled with people of different faiths and religious backgrounds. Because of this there is always potential... Read More →
29Jan
Will I get fired if I report harassment in the workplace: the realities of retaliation
0 CommentsA huge barrier to workers bringing charges of employment discrimination is the fear of retaliation from their employers. Real life... Read More →
16Jan
What is a qualifying disability for social security disability purposes?
0 CommentsIf you are injured, ill and unable to work you may be eligible for social security disability benefits under the... Read More →
13Jan
USERRA: your right to return to work after military service
0 CommentsFor members of the military being called to duty or being deployed can be hard on families, friends, and the... Read More →
08Jan
Negligent hiring and its consequences: Why employers should investigate every applicant carefully
0 CommentsWhat an employer doesn’t know about his employees can hurt him. There is a new legal trend emerging in which... Read More →
06Jan
What is sexual harassment in the workplace?
0 CommentsThe U.S. Supreme Court defines sexual harassment in the workplace as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other... Read More →
04Jan
Providing reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
0 CommentsThe Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal law that requires all qualifying employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees... Read More →
03Jan
What is discrimination in the workplace?
0 CommentsTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act defines discrimination in the workplace. Title VII is a federal law and it... Read More →
02Jan
How can an employer preserve the right to fire at will?
0 CommentsAn employer can take several steps in a written employment contract to preserve the right fire at will. The right... Read More →
31Dec
What if my unemployment claim was denied?
0 CommentsIf your unemployment claim was denied it could be for a variety of reasons. Unemployment benefits are generally granted to... Read More →
27Dec
What if your employer fired you because of a disability?
0 CommentsIf your employer fired you because of a disability you may be able to recover under the Americans with Disabilities... Read More →
25Dec
2014 Unemployment Benefits Expire For 70,000 In Pennsylvania
0 CommentsThe holiday season is often the hardest time to be without a job, and for those relying on federal unemployment... Read More →
13Oct
KM&A Severance Agreements
0 CommentsExiting your job with the help of a severance lawyer will have a measurable impact on your future financial health.... Read More →
21Aug
Eastern Pennsylvania Unemployment Lawyer
0 CommentsThe unemployment lawyers at KM&A are proud to offer a unique unemployment program that utilizes phone hearings so that Claimants no longer... Read More →
15Aug
KM&A Files An Unlicensed Practice Of Law Complaint Against A Non-Attorney Florida Man, Spencer Cohn
0 CommentsImportant Notice: KM&A is seeking former clients of Spencer Cohn for a potential lawsuit. If you were mislead to believe... Read More →
28Jul
Unemployment Overpayments
0 CommentsIf you receive a Notice of Determination finding an unemployment overpayment, you must appeal this determination within 15 days. Without... Read More →
28Jul
Should you go to the hearing without a lawyer?
0 CommentsIf you attend an appeal hearing without an unemployment lawyer, you will be at a significant disadvantage. Why? Consider whether... Read More →
07Jul
Contingency Unemployment Lawyer
0 CommentsWhat is a contingency unemployment lawyer? An attorney who works on a contingency basis is a legal practitioner who requires... Read More →
05Jul
PA Unemployment Amnesty
0 CommentsThere are two categories of overpayment: fault and nonfault. For fault overpayments, the Unemployment Department will forgive one-half of the unpaid interest... Read More →