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6 Tips to Protect Yourself When Posting on Social Media

David Manes

Nov 1, 2018
3 min

6 Tips to Protect Yourself When Posting on Social Media

A daily part of modern life, social media has replaced neighborly chats, expanding the neighborhood to mean the whole world sometimes. Words like “viral,” “likes,” and “unfriend” have become a part of our vocabulary and way of life. On the dark side of social media is bullying, trolling, and job loss. Yes, job loss. Social media has been the cause of employees losing their jobs due to one single post. That’s scary. Crazy enough, your employer has the right to fire you at any

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Truck Driver Complains about Illegal Assignments and Is Fired.

David Manes

Aug 30, 2018
2 min

Truck Driver Complains about Illegal Assignments and Is Fired.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Deltaura USA Inc. for Retaliation Paul started with Deltaura USA Inc. in June 2017 as a truck driver with the role of transporting produce on certain routes by driving a 53-foot trailer. He was paid by the driven mile, unloaded pallet, and back haul. His employer immediately assigned him routes that would have him working over the legal amount of time for truck drivers. Paul noted that all the other truck drivers struggled

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David Manes

Aug 9, 2018
3 min

How Do I Handle Employment Stalking?

Quick Examples of Who Might Workplace Stalk Customers stalking workers Clients stalking other customers Workers stalking other workers How Do I Handle Employment Stalking? If you’ve ever worked, and that’s most everyone, you’ve dealt with some uncomfortable situations with coworkers, whether it’s someone who is loudly appreciative of your beauty to almost an awkward degree or someone who hates your guts. Coworkers are a mixed bag. Therefore, you need to know what’s crossing a

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5 Types of Damages You Could Win in a Lawsuit

David Manes

Jul 30, 2018
3 min

5 Types of Damages You Could Win in a Lawsuit

Damages refers to the money the wronged employee receives for their unfortunate experiences. Employees can have very good reasons to file a lawsuit against their employers for claims of sexual harassment, employment discrimination, or wrongful termination. A viable lawsuit then results in the wronged employee receiving what lawyers term “damages.” 5 Types of Damages You Could Win in a Lawsuit When you are successful in your claim, the court may award you financial compensatio

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How to Celebrate a Holiday after Being Fired

David Manes

Jun 27, 2018
3 min

How to Celebrate a Holiday after Being Fired

Losing your job can change everything. Suddenly, vacations are not a given, future bills loom, and financial crisis seem inevitable. But most importantly, you must deal with your family’s expectation for the upcoming holiday. To help you figure out how to celebrate a holiday after being fired, we’ve created a list of what you can do after being fired to take charge of your life again. How to Celebrate a Holiday after being Fired 1. Keep Your Cool In most cases, the terminatio

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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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Can Employers Discriminate against Sex Offenders in PA?

David Manes

Feb 1, 2018
3 min

Can Employers Discriminate against Sex Offenders in PA?

While employees receive certain protections from the federal and state government, employers are also obligated to provide a safe working environment for all employees. In some cases, employers also may be liable should something happen between an employee and client. Therefore, employees and employers are in a difficult position when an employee is a registered sex offender. Megan’s Law The state laws that require law enforcement to identify sex offenders to the public are c

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

David Manes

Jan 15, 2018
2 min

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 drug test can mean other consequences. Depending on the situation and the current or prospective employer, a failed drug test might not always be confidential. Drug Test Basics The most common drug test screening are the 5-panel and the 10-panel tests. In some cases, a drug test won’t pick up on Medical Marijuana due to the fact that the THC

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Employment Discrimination Against Single Mothers

David Manes

Dec 22, 2017
3 min

Employment Discrimination Against Single Mothers

employment discrimination on top of all their other life problems. What are Clues that Employment Discrimination is Occurring? Employees can recognize discrimination in the workplace by considering the patterns within their workplace. If less qualified male employees are promoted over more qualified women, whether married or single mothers, discrimination may be in play. Some companies try to wrongfully terminate women by creating a paper trail of false infraction to justify

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David Manes

Dec 13, 2017
3 min

Legal Employment Breaks in Pennsylvania

The federal government does not obligate employers to offer break time to employees. Many employees believe it’s against the law for employers not to offer meal breaks or 15-minute breaks throughout the workday. The truth is that it’s completely legal for employers not to offer any breaks throughout the workday. Of course, state law sometimes is more detailed about employee rights in the workplace. In Pennsylvania, employers are not required to give meal or rest breaks. The o

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Did My Boss Just Ask Me To Do Something Illegal?

David Manes

Nov 27, 2017
3 min

Did My Boss Just Ask Me To Do Something Illegal?

Knowing how to handle such a situation means understanding what your legal employee rights are. In fact, you might need to familiarize yourself with whistleblower laws. Agreeing to do something illegal for a boss could follow you the rest of your life. Gray Areas: Did My Boss Just Ask Me To Do Something Illegal? Many people think they know what their employee rights are in the workplace. However, some might be operating on false knowledge, believing that paid vacation days or

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What Are My Employment Rights in Pennsylvania?

David Manes

Nov 15, 2017
4 min

What Are My Employment Rights in Pennsylvania?

What Are My Employment Rights in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania provides certain employment rights to every Pennsylvania employee. Federal, state, and local laws obligate employers to protect employee rights in the workplace. Employment rights include many areas of employment such as wages, hours, discrimination, and safety. Every employee should know their employment rights. When a worker doesn’t know their employment rights, he or she may be unaware that their employer is takin

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Dentist Race Discrimination: Closing The Gap

David Manes

Sep 14, 2017
4 min

Dentist Race Discrimination: Closing The Gap

Dentist Race Discrimination: Closing The Gap Underrepresented minorities within dentistry rise from a history of adversity. Despite over a hundred years passing since the first black man entered Harvard Medical School to become a dentist, very few minority dentists exist in the overall population of dentists. This lack of minorities within the industry sometimes hurts the dental care of minorities. Dentist race discrimination can hinder minorities from progressing through den

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Female Lawyer Discrimination Challenged In The Courtroom

David Manes

Jul 25, 2017
6 min

Female Lawyer Discrimination Challenged In The Courtroom

Discrimination Against Female Lawyers Although lawyers spend most of their careers fighting discrimination and other injustices, female lawyers experience a high level of employment discrimination as well. To speak up against the discrimination often means career suicide. In more recent years, top female lawyers have pushed back against the discrimination; however, they too face certain consequences for speaking up. And yet, sometimes it’s not about the discrimination or hara

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David Manes

Jul 18, 2017
5 min

Doctors Experience Discrimination Too

Doctors Aren’t Immune to the Disease of Discrimination When people discuss doctor discrimination, most assume discrimination enacted by a doctor to a patient. However, discrimination experienced by doctors is a much less popular topic. After all, doctors usually occupy the stereotype of benevolent and efficient healer, impervious to the prejudice of the patient. Reality reveals that doctors often experience workplace discrimination, too. In fact, recent surveys illuminate a h

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The Danger of a Secret Recording in Pennsylvania

David Manes

Jun 20, 2017
4 min

The Danger of a Secret Recording in Pennsylvania

The Danger of a Secret Recording While often portrayed on television, secretly recording a private conversation is usually against the law. Many believe by secretly recording someone they can obtain undeniable evidence of a crime. Although that might be so, it is at the cost of a conviction for illegal wiretapping. How to Sue Your Boss for Sexual Harassment The Wiretap Act The Wiretap Act broadly protects the privacy of communications between people. According to the act, it

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David Manes

Feb 21, 2017
3 min

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 easier. Revenge pictures are used in revenge porn, also considered non-consensual porn or image exploitation. In Pennsylvania, revenge porn is illegal. If you have found revenge pictures of yourself online, a couple of options are available to you to pursue your rightful online sexual privacy. 8 Steps To Deal With Revenge Pictures 1. Reverse Go

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David Manes

Dec 28, 2016
2 min

What Does A Disability Lawyer Do To Help My Social Security Claim?

A disability lawyer offers a lot of legal expertise, hearing etiquette, and a professional network to your social security claim. The fact of the matter is that an experienced lawyer not only knows the claim process but he or she also interacts frequently with those weighing your claim. Therefore, a disability lawyer is likely to be able to expedite your case. 1. Review the questions you’ll be asked. During the hearing, you will likely be questioned about your circumstances a

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David Manes

Nov 22, 2016
3 min

What Is The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law?

The Pennsylvania Child Labor Law (CLL) protects the safety and health of minors in the state of Pennsylvania, requiring a certain age for employment and forbidding employment in particular establishments until a lawful age. What Age May A Minor Work? Pennsylvania CLL is in agreement with the federal government on the working age. A child may begin working at the age of 14. But all minors, ages 14-18, are required to have a work permit. Can A Minor Under The Age Of 14 Work? Ac

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David Manes

Nov 17, 2016
4 min

Sue Your Employer For Workplace Injury

Generally, it’s not possible for an employee to sue his or her employer for a workplace injury when they are protected by the law surrounding workers’ compensation, which is basically a no-fault rule. Neither the employer or the employee are considered at fault. Therefore, the employee enjoys health coverage and benefits while the employer receives no lawsuit. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program for paying workers who have experienced a work-related il

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