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A new guidance released by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on August 2, 2018, expands the definition of “sex” for... Read More →

While most know that employers have a duty to participate in the interactive process for reasonable accommodation, many don’t realize... Read More →

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Contract defenses give parties reason to explain away a breach of contract. When you have a breach of contract claim,... Read More →

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An employee exit strategy helps an employee navigate the sometimes-troubled waters of leaving a job. The strategy depends on the... Read More →

Sometimes your social media posts that can get you fired seem harmless. Maybe you think your boss is overreacting or... Read More →

Failure to promote employees can be a symptom of workplace discrimination. Employees who are overlooked for promotions again and again... Read More →

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So you have an unemployment appeal scheduled, and you really don’t want to lose. You’ve come to the right place.... Read More →

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Employers often face legal action for interfering with the employee right of FMLA leave. FMLA interference occurs when an employer... Read More →

Employment law endeavors to minimize instances of unlawful firing by outlining workplace standards for employee treatment in various scenarios. Due... Read More →

Workplace bullies often target other employees for a number reasons. The bully can be anyone, whether a manager, coworker, or... Read More →

Overtime is confusing. Sometimes you’re eligible and sometimes you’re not. Meanwhile, no one seems to know what rights the employer... Read More →

Determining what rights an employee has when it comes to an employer’s dress code depends on the situation. Employees who... Read More →

Certain employment myths feed the idea that employees have more rights than they actually do, meaning that employees often accuse... Read More →

A hostile work environment is detrimental to the employee as well as the employer. When employers overlook workplace harassment, this... Read More →

Common workplace harassment breaks down the employment relationship, causing a loss of trust between employer and employee as well as... Read More →

Although many employees have been working for years, many are unaware of their true employee rights. In fact, employment myths... Read More →

Finding a comfortable temperature for the workplace is an ongoing struggle. Thermostat wars wage throughout the year. Someone is either... Read More →

In 2016, marijuana made its comeback in Pennsylvania for medicinal purposes. This once-illegal drug promises hope to many people with... Read More →

Everyone knows that dating coworkers is basically a bad idea. So many problems can arise. When a dating relationship turns... Read More →

Interacting with the employment world as a transgender individual comes with significant challenges, specifically including harassment, discrimination, and termination. Transgender... Read More →

Citizens of the United States who work abroad often are unsure of what US employment laws still apply to their... Read More →

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The federal government does not obligate employers to offer break time to employees. Many employees believe it’s against the law... Read More →

An employee who recognizes the illegal practices within a company and chooses to report it can face retaliation, termination, and... Read More →

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In the workplace, the holiday season can include certain employer-encouraged activities to celebrate the most wonderful (and stressful) time of... Read More →

Employers want money and so do employees so when employers alter an employee’s payment plan illegally, it could be termed... Read More →

Signing Termination Papers: What If I Am Forced To Sign? As an at-will employment state, Pennsylvania permits employers and employees... Read More →

Despite the fact that the LGBT community now has the right to marriage certificates in Pennsylvania, LGBT employees can be... Read More →

Illegal interview questions can reveal an underlying problem of employment discrimination in a company. Employment law prohibits employers from making... Read More →

This question is extremely common. And the truth is that a couple of different situations govern how much FMLA leave... Read More →

Fondly termed “legalese” or “lawyer speak,” this legal vocabulary can feel like a whole new language for someone who is... Read More →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mayor Mavrakis Deflects Allegations with “She’s just another damn woman” in Television Interview “Why would I want... Read More →

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a defamation complaint on behalf of... Read More →

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Employment discrimination lawsuits are on a rise. Typically, individuals bring discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990... Read More →

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Most employment discrimination cases revolve around the minority. A typical employment lawsuit will have a minority member of a class... Read More →

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When filing an employment discrimination lawsuit in Federal Court like the Western District of Pennsylvania, a thought typically crosses every... Read More →

When you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, the key question is what type of discrimination occurred?... Read More →

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In Pennsylvania, the use of criminal background checks is becoming an issue for persons with prior convictions seeking employment. Our... Read More →

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On August 26, 2014, the Third Circuit handed down a decision affirming a district court dismissal of a suit brought... Read More →

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It was the week of September 8, 2014 when Governor Tom Corbett (“Governor Corbett”) decided to indefinitely stay the execution... Read More →

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In some employment situations, an Employer can use a person’s prior conviction as a bar to employment. In some employment... Read More →

In an opinion released August 5, 2014, the Third Circuit handed down a decision in Lupyan v. Corinthian Colleges, Inc., reviving... Read More →

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On June 27, 2014, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals released its opinion in Hildebrand v. Allegheny County and Allegheny... Read More →

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) provides protection for “disabled individuals” who are currently employed or seeking employment. The ADA... Read More →

On May 13, 2014, Pennsylvania’s Superior Court handed down a decision stating that in order for a non-competition agreement or... Read More →

The media has been buzzing over the recent issue of whether Pennsylvania will lift the ban on same-sex marriages. Across... Read More →

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The New Jersey media is buzzing with news that a woman, Jennifer Fragoso (“Ms. Fragoso”), is suing Dunkin’ Donuts’ for... Read More →

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The media has been swarming with the recent news of possibly amending the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution... Read More →

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On March 13, President Obama released a statement regarding updating and modernizing the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards... Read More →

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