Updates

David Manes

Mar 5, 20193 min read

Witness Intimidation and Retaliation

The law obligates employers to not treat employees differently for their role as a witness for employment issues. However, just because...

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Will Contests: A Formal Objection Against the Will

David Manes

Dec 27, 20184 min read

Will Contests: A Formal Objection Against the Will

A will contest means that someone raised a formal objection against the will. Usually, the argument is based on the idea that the person...

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David Manes

Dec 3, 20184 min read

Is Asthma a Disability?

In society, asthma is rarely considered a disability, but based on its symptoms and effects, asthma is considered by law to be a...

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David Manes

Sep 24, 20185 min read

When are ADEA Claims Not Waivable

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) strives to protect employees from age discrimination, placing rules upon employers and...

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Can I Lose my Job for Sharing Social Media Posts?

David Manes

Sep 20, 20185 min read

Can I Lose my Job for Sharing Social Media Posts?

Can I Lose my Job for Sharing Social Media Posts? Of course, there are exceptions. The government provides employee rights that can save...

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Is Body Odor a Disability under the Law?

David Manes

Sep 12, 20185 min read

Is Body Odor a Disability under the Law?

Workplace body odor situations stem from many different problems. Sometimes it has to do with poorly washed clothing or not changing...

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5 Sexual Harassment Problems that Nurses Handle

David Manes

Jul 23, 20183 min read

5 Sexual Harassment Problems that Nurses Handle

Many nurses view nurse sexual harassment as an occupational hazard. It just comes with the territory. But it shouldn’t be that way....

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How Many Years Do I Have to Sue a Contractor?

David Manes

Jul 12, 20182 min read

How Many Years Do I Have to Sue a Contractor?

The law places a time limit on lawsuits against contractor fraud and breach of contract. To know how much time you have to file, you must...

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10 Questions to Ask When Your Employer is Breaking the Law

David Manes

Jul 2, 20183 min read

10 Questions to Ask When Your Employer is Breaking the Law

10 Questions to Ask When Your Employer is Breaking the Law 1. Did Your Employer Violate the Law? Better yet, do you know which law your...

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David Manes

Mar 30, 20184 min read

USERRA vs. VEVRAA

The USERRA and the VEVRAA share a common denominator of protecting soldiers, past and present, from employment discrimination for their...

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David Manes

Feb 16, 20186 min read

Sue My Building Contractor

How Does HICPA Protect Home Improvement Clients? A contractor is hired to perform certain work for you, but when a contractor does not...

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5 Valentine’s Day Sexual Harassment Claims

David Manes

Feb 13, 20184 min read

5 Valentine’s Day Sexual Harassment Claims

Valentine’s Day is the holiday for love cards and chocolates but not coworkers. Sometimes managers and coworkers think it might be cute...

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Does an Employer Have to Tell You about Drug Testing?

David Manes

Jan 29, 20184 min read

Does an Employer Have to Tell You about Drug Testing?

Employers receive very few regulations from federal law for drug testing in the workplace. Although federal law does heavily regulate...

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Can My Current Employer Find Out about a Failed Drug Test?

David Manes

Jan 15, 20182 min read

Can My Current Employer Find Out about a Failed Drug Test?

A failed drug test can spell disaster for an employee or job applicant. Worst case scenario is usually job loss, but sometimes a failed...

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What To Do About Principal Harassment of Teachers

David Manes

Dec 4, 20174 min read

What To Do About Principal Harassment of Teachers

Workplace harassment of teachers by principals, superintendents, and other school administration is far too prevalent. This aggressive...

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David Manes

Nov 28, 20174 min read

6 Types of Holiday Workplace Harassment

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

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David Manes

Jun 7, 20172 min read

KM&A Secures Judgment for University of Pittsburgh Professor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Federal Judge: University of Pittsburgh Violated Professor’s Rights In a milestone case, the Federal District...

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David Manes

Feb 21, 20173 min read

What Do I Do About Revenge Pictures?

The use of revenge pictures is becoming more and more of a widespread problem as uploading photos and photo shopping pictures becomes...

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Prevent Revenge Porn: 9 Ways To Protect Your Sexual Privacy

David Manes

Jan 24, 20172 min read

Prevent Revenge Porn: 9 Ways To Protect Your Sexual Privacy

9 Ways To Protect Your Sexual Privacy Revenge Porn is the non-consensual sharing of sexually explicit photographs or videos online....

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David Manes

Jun 19, 20141 min read

KM&A Obtains over 1,000 Petition Signatures at Pridefest 2014

On Sunday, June 15, Kraemer, Manes & Associates collected 1,173 signatures on their petition to End LGBT Employment Discrimination. The...

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