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David Manes
Mar 19, 20142 min read
Am I an Independent Contractor?
When securing employment in the state of Pennsylvania, it is important to distinguish whether you are an employee or an independent...
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David Manes
Mar 16, 20142 min read
Keeping Good Records for Your Business
In order to comply with the gazillion laws out there that regulate small business you need to keep good records. The best way to keep...
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David Manes
Mar 16, 20142 min read
New small business owners beware: avoiding legal issues
There are so many laws on the book, the people who enforce the laws don’t even know the half of them. A million laws, a billion laws and...
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David Manes
Mar 15, 20142 min read
Your doctor’s role in obtaining Social Security disability benefits
Your treating doctor plays a key role in helping you obtain social security disability benefits. The Social Security regulations state...
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David Manes
Mar 15, 20142 min read
Consultative examinations in the Social Security disability process: a bump in the road
For many claimants of Social Security disability benefits the process can be a long and windy road, full of bumps and bruises. One of...
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David Manes
Mar 14, 20142 min read
How to file your initial Social Security Disability Claim
So you were injured on the job or you have developed a disability. You have decided to explore your options and see if you are eligible...
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David Manes
Mar 14, 20142 min read
Elder Abuse- Signs and What You Can Do About It
Unfortunately, elder abuse is becoming more common. Elder abuse most often occurs where the older person lives, whether that’s at home by...
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David Manes
Mar 14, 20142 min read
Five step process for Social Security Disability
When a claim is initially filed for Social Security disability benefits the Social Security Administration (SSA) will apply a sequential...
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David Manes
Mar 14, 20143 min read
Different Types of Powers of Attorney in Pennsylvania
A power of attorney is a document that gives someone broad powers to act for you. It’s an important document that most people should...
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David Manes
Mar 13, 20142 min read
Over 75% of Social Security disability claims are initially denied. Here is why…
Social Security was not originally created to insure the disabled Social security was originally created to provide income to persons...
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David Manes
Mar 13, 20142 min read
Social Security’s definition of disability
The Social Security Administration (SSA) awards benefits to people who cannot work due to physical and mental problems. However, these...
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David Manes
Mar 12, 20143 min read
PA Finds Public Policy Exceptions to the Doctrine of At-Will
Many attorneys are often confused about wrongful discharge. Disgruntled employees are constantly contacting me asking if they can sue...
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David Manes
Mar 10, 20142 min read
What does it mean if I am ineligible for UC benefits under 401(d)(1) – “able and available?”
Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, in order for any unemployed person to receive unemployment benefits (“UC benefits”),...
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David Manes
Mar 7, 20142 min read
What are the benefits of using Arbitration?
If you are filing a complaint in Allegheny County, you have the choice of having your case proceed before a Judge or to have it resolved...
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David Manes
Mar 7, 20142 min read
Lie detector tests: can your employer require you to take one?
In the past, polygraphs, more commonly known as lie detector tests, were surprisingly common features of the job application process....
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David Manes
Mar 7, 20142 min read
Business plan: how to draft a successful one
A business plan can make or break a new small business. Banks, investors and venture capitalists are going to want to read your business...
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David Manes
Mar 6, 20142 min read
How to motivate employees: 3 tips for success
The key to any successful small business is having dedicated and motivated employees. Many employees come to work just for the paycheck,...
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David Manes
Mar 6, 20142 min read
Business taxes for starters
If you are starting your own small business one of your biggest concerns is probably how you will have to pay taxes. And if it is not, it...
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David Manes
Mar 4, 20142 min read
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Friendship Ridge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2014 Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC has filed a complaint against Friendship Ridge in the United States...
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David Manes
Mar 3, 20142 min read
Severance Pay: Dispelling the Myths Surrounding It
The hallowed ground that is known as severance pay. An employer fires you, but to ease the burden they pay you six months salary and send...
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