David Manes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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