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Employee Called “Old Dog” and When He Complains, His Supervisor Allegedly Forced Him to Accept Demot

David Manes

Mar 22, 2018
3 min

Employee Called “Old Dog” and When He Complains, His Supervisor Allegedly Forced Him to Accept Demot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Petco for Age Discrimination Robert joined Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., as a direct leader in April 2006. Ten years later as a 67-year-old, Robert shared that his supervisor made a joke about Robert in front of his coworkers at a training session, saying, “I have an old dog that I just could not teach new tricks.” Robert reported the incident to the Human Resources department, and he was informed that they had spoken

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Employee Allegedly Barred from Policy Training and then Fired for Violating Policy.

David Manes

Feb 27, 2018
3 min

Employee Allegedly Barred from Policy Training and then Fired for Violating Policy.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Rice Energy for Age Discrimination Robert accepted a job with Rice Energy as a senior construction foreman in December 2015. Before accepting the position, Robert recalled that he had been promised training on the company’s policies and procedures. Robert shared that after being hired his boss told him not to speak up during meetings, and according to Robert, he was barred from any meeting that included talk of company poli

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Employee Refuses Early Retirement, Allegedly Suffers False Accusations, and Is Terminated.

David Manes

Feb 21, 2018
2 min

Employee Refuses Early Retirement, Allegedly Suffers False Accusations, and Is Terminated.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Phoebe Home for Age Discrimination Michelle started working for Phoebe Home in March 1999. Years later, when Michelle was 48 years old, the company began to close down buildings and reduce residents. The company encouraged many older employees to accept early retirement. Michelle chose not to accept the offer of early retirement. How to Sue Your Employer for Age Discrimination Around this time, Michelle noted that employees

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David Manes

Jun 12, 2017
2 min

KM&A Files Lawsuit Against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Complaint against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for Age Discrimination Long-time nurse suspects age prejudice when she seeks promotion and continues to be passed over for younger, less experienced candidates. Pittsburgh, PA, June 12, 2017 – Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint for age discrimination against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, for the Western District of Pennsylvania. A woman, employed for over 20 years with

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How to Sue Your Employer for Age Discrimination

David Manes

Jul 7, 2015
2 min

How to Sue Your Employer for Age Discrimination

Federal and state laws serve protected individuals by: Prohibiting discrimination in every aspect of employment Protecting them from harassment because of age Prohibiting employment policies and practices that have a negative impact on those aged 40 or over If you believe you have an age discrimination case and would like to sue your employer, you should contact an employment attorney. He or she can guide you through the steps necessary to file a lawsuit. Before You Can Sue Y

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David Manes

Feb 16, 2015
4 min

Eleventh Amendment as a Bar to Federal Lawsuits Against State Employers

Employment discrimination lawsuits are on a rise. Typically, individuals bring discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §12112 et seq., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), 29 U.S.C. §623 et seq., or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”), 42 U.S.C. §2000e et. Seq. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal opportunity in employment for disabled

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David Manes

Dec 9, 2014
3 min

When to file Employment Discrimination Claims in Federal Court

When filing an employment discrimination lawsuit in Federal Court like the Western District of Pennsylvania, a thought typically crosses every attorney’s mind, which is what claims should be alleged in the Complaint? The most common types of discrimination claims fall under three federal statutes: (1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (2) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and (3) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Americans with Disabilit

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David Manes

Nov 25, 2014
4 min

Can individuals be singled out in employment discrimination lawsuits? 42 U.S.C. §1983 and how it rel

When you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, the key question is what type of discrimination occurred? There are many types of discrimination. The most common types of discrimination fall under three federal statutes: (1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (2) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and (3) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination again

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David Manes

Sep 30, 2014
3 min

Is the PHRC guilty of engaging in discriminatory behavior? Former Investigator for PHRC files a laws

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”) is tasked with the job of eliminating discrimination in the workplace. The mission of the PHRC is to “administer and enforce the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act through investigation, identification and elimination of unlawful discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunity for all persons.” But are employees of the PHRC also included under that mission? In a

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David Manes

Jul 28, 2014
3 min

How to file an Employment Discrimination Lawsuit

Pennsylvania is an “at-will” employment state, which means an Employer can terminate an Employee for any reason whatsoever (provided there is not an employment contract). The Employer can legally terminate an Employee for wearing a blue shirt or driving a particular vehicle. However, there are some instances where an Employer cannot legally terminate an Employee. The most common examples that come to mind are: (1) disability, (2) age, (3) race, (4) gender or (5) religion. If

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David Manes

Jul 7, 2014
2 min

3rd Circuit Says No Joint ADEA and Section 1983 Age Discrimination Claims

On June 27, 2014, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals released its opinion in Hildebrand v. Allegheny County and Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, ordering that the Western District’s ruling dismissing the plaintiff’s age discrimination case was to be affirmed in part and reversed in part. Anthony Hildebrand worked as a detective for the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office prior to his termination on February 18, 2011. He filled out an intake questionnaire w

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David Manes

Apr 25, 2014
2 min

When can an Employer base an employment decision on age?

Typically an Employer is not allowed to discriminate against an employee on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”). However, there is an exception under the ADEA where an Employer can refuse to hire or can choose to discharge an individual because of age. The ADEA prohibits against discriminating against those individuals over 40 years of age. The statute specifically provides: It shall be unlawful for an employer (1) to fail or refuse to h

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