The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) protects the safety and health of minors in the state of Pennsylvania, requiring a certain age for employment and forbidding employment in particular establishments until a lawful age. What Age May A Minor Work? Pennsylvania CLL is in agreement with the federal government on the… read more →

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently ruled that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation is already illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC opinion explains that sexual orientation discrimination is a form of sex-based discrimination, and, therefore, prohibited under the law’s “sex” provision.… read more →

Despite laws protecting employees, discrimination in the workplace still occurs sometimes. It is illegal to be discriminated against at work for the following: Race Color Religion Sex (including pregnancy) National origin Age (40 or older) Disability Genetic information If you have experienced workplace discrimination, you should file a Charge of… read more →

Overtime: The Basics A workweek, defined, is a period of 7 consecutive days, starting on any day the employer decides (e.g., Sunday). The typical workweek for a full-time employee consists of 40 hours. If you work more than 40 hours per week, you are working overtime. Overtime pay must be… read more →

You have been accused of willful misconduct Under Section 402(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) you are ineligible for unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits if you have been discharged from your employment due to willful misconduct. To determine whether you have committed willful misconduct, the UC Service Center typically… read more →

Section 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law applies to those individuals who voluntarily quit their jobs. You, typically with the help of an employment attorney,  can attempt to claim unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits under 402(b) if you chose to quit your job. Criteria Necessary for Securing UC Eligibility under… read more →

You are somehow separated from your employment. Maybe you were terminated. Maybe you quit. Either way, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting your final paycheck. An employer cannot keep a final paycheck from you (the employee), or a group of employees, a labor organization,… read more →

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz concerning the issue of whether to legalize medical marijuana. Some states have already legalized it. But what exactly does that mean for Pennsylvania? On June 27, 2014, a Senate committee unanimously approved a bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana… read more →

Summer is in full swing and 4th of July weekend is right around the corner.  Your summer may have already been filled with parties, picnics, bonfires, and other get togethers, or you may just be kicking off your outdoor season this weekend.  Either way, when you are the host, it is important… read more →

Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC welcomes its newest attorney this week, Erin Rudert. Attorney Rudert will be managing the personal injury practice at the firm, and she brings a wealth of experience that will be a great benefit to the firm and to our clients. She was selected for inclusion in… read more →