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Will my referee allow a telephone hearing if I can’t be there?

David Manes

Aug 27, 20153 min read

Will my referee allow a telephone hearing if I can’t be there?

A telephone hearing allows you to participate in your referee hearing for unemployment compensation benefits by phone. Suppose you apply...

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Are there exceptions to religious discrimination laws?

David Manes

Aug 26, 20153 min read

Are there exceptions to religious discrimination laws?

Employees should be aware that there are exceptions to religious discrimination laws. Religious Discrimination by Religious Organizations...

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What is religious discrimination at work?

David Manes

Aug 21, 20153 min read

What is religious discrimination at work?

Religious discrimination is prohibited by both federal law and Pennsylvania law The United States, a country home to people of various...

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David Manes

Aug 20, 20153 min read

How do I request FMLA leave?

How do I request FMLA leave when I need it? The United States Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act provides employees...

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Retaliation: What is it and how am I protected?

David Manes

Aug 18, 20152 min read

Retaliation: What is it and how am I protected?

Several federal laws prohibit employment discrimination and protect employees from retaliation when they exercise their rights under...

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Referee Hearing for Unemployment: What to Know

David Manes

Aug 13, 20153 min read

Referee Hearing for Unemployment: What to Know

The purpose of a referee hearing is to present your case to a referee who will decide if you are eligible for unemployment benefits. What...

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Veterans Affairs denied me benefits. What can I do?

David Manes

Aug 11, 20153 min read

Veterans Affairs denied me benefits. What can I do?

You can appeal a Veterans Affairs decision that denied you benefits The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) provides a...

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Wage deductions: What can my employer take out of my paycheck?

David Manes

Aug 10, 20152 min read

Wage deductions: What can my employer take out of my paycheck?

Wage Deductions Required by Law Wage deductions: What can my employer take out of my paycheck? The law requires that employers make...

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What happens after I file an EEOC complaint?

David Manes

Aug 7, 20153 min read

What happens after I file an EEOC complaint?

You can file an EEOC complaint if you experienced discrimination in the workplace What is an EEOC complaint? The Equal Employment...

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Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania: Am I eligible?

David Manes

Aug 6, 20152 min read

Workers’ Compensation in Pennsylvania: Am I eligible?

Most Pennsylvania workers are covered by the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act If you are injured on the job or sustain a...

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David Manes

Aug 5, 20152 min read

FMLA: Am I eligible?

The FMLA allows eligible employees to take time off for qualifying family and medical conditions Under the Department of Labor’s Family...

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5 Common Necessitous and Compelling Reasons for Quitting

David Manes

Aug 3, 20153 min read

5 Common Necessitous and Compelling Reasons for Quitting

You can be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits even if you quit your job – as long as you had a “necessitous and compelling”...

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David Manes

Jul 30, 20152 min read

How to Sue Your Employer for Not Paying

If your employer is not paying you what you rightfully deserve, you can take legal action, including filing a lawsuit Unfortunately,...

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How to Sue Your Boss for Sexual Harassment

David Manes

Jul 28, 20152 min read

How to Sue Your Boss for Sexual Harassment

You can sue your boss for sexual harassment in the workplace What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination...

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Do I have a Constructive Discharge Case?

David Manes

Jul 23, 20152 min read

Do I have a Constructive Discharge Case?

Constructive Discharge: When an employee quits, believing that there is no other option Sometimes employees face working conditions that...

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Who is Protected from Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Pennsylvania?

David Manes

Jul 22, 20152 min read

Who is Protected from Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Pennsylvania?

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment is Prohibited by Some Pennsylvania Municipalities, including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh...

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Sexual Orientation Discrimination Illegal, says EEOC

David Manes

Jul 20, 20153 min read

Sexual Orientation Discrimination Illegal, says EEOC

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment is Ilegal, According to the EEOC The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled...

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How to Sue Your Employer for Nonpayment of Wages

David Manes

Jul 17, 20153 min read

How to Sue Your Employer for Nonpayment of Wages

Nonpayment of Wages is a Serious Legal Issue Nonpayment of wages is a serious legal issue. Whether it is affecting your regular wages or...

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David Manes

Jul 17, 20152 min read

President Obama’s New Overtime Law

Prior to July 6, 2015, certain executive, administrative, and professional workers (“white-collar workers” or “EAP workers”) were...

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How to Sue Your Employer for Overtime Pay

David Manes

Jul 16, 20152 min read

How to Sue Your Employer for Overtime Pay

If you are eligible for overtime pay (non-exempt), your employer has to pay you at least time-and-a-half for each hour worked beyond the...

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