top of page
Search


Returning to Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, over 36 million Americans are collecting unemployment. However, with some states lifting...

David Manes
May 14, 20202 min read
7 views
0 comments


Woman reportedly fired by PA company after requesting FMLA for son
For immediate release PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia woman was allegedly terminated from her position at a Pennsylvania call center after...

Kirstin Kennedy
May 14, 20203 min read
36 views
0 comments


PA woman alleges she was fired by Capstone Logistics for reporting racist comments
For immediate release PHILADELPHIA – The law office of Ruppert Manes Narahari recently filed a lawsuit against Capstone Logistics, LLC,...

Kirstin Kennedy
May 13, 20203 min read
5 views
0 comments


Spousal Relocation and Unemployment Benefits
Your wife just accepted an exceptional position at a new company across the state in Philadelphia. The new position pays more money with...

David Manes
May 11, 20202 min read
13 views
0 comments


Why was I Denied Unemployment Benefits?
Many people apply for unemployment benefits in the hopes of finding financial relief during uncertain times. Unfortunately, many...

David Manes
Apr 13, 20204 min read
1,030 views
0 comments


FMLA Expanded in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
In response to the employment crisis related to the global Coronavirus pandemic, the federal government recently passed a law to support...

Kirstin Kennedy
Apr 10, 20202 min read
1,369 views
0 comments


Federal Emergency Paid Leave Available to Many
Due to a recent federal law, a form of emergency paid leave is available to workers who, because of the global Covid-19 pandemic, are...

Kirstin Kennedy
Apr 9, 20202 min read
431 views
0 comments


What is the Families First Coronavirus Response Act?
The response in Pennsylvania to global pandemic of Covid-19, known as the Coronavirus, has impacted every facet of daily life for all...

Kirstin Kennedy
Apr 9, 20202 min read
42 views
0 comments


Unemployment Basics for Pennsylvania Employers
If you are an employer in the Pennsylvania, it is important for you to be familiar with the basics of the Commonwealth’s unemployment...

Kirstin Kennedy
Apr 9, 20202 min read
7 views
0 comments


Discovery : What does it mean?
Discovery is the phase before a case goes to trial and arguably is the most important part of a case. The length and scope of the...

David Manes
Apr 7, 20202 min read
12 views
0 comments


The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA)
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) is a United States labor law intended to protect workers against unfair pay practices and...

David Manes
Apr 3, 20203 min read
147 views
0 comments


What You Need to Know About Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) is a federal law prohibiting employment practices that discriminate on the basis...

David Manes
Mar 27, 20202 min read
106 views
0 comments


The Status of Your Unemployment Claim During the Coronavirus
Those who have suffered from loss of employment as a result of the Coronavirus may be eligible to collect unemployment compensation...

Kirstin Kennedy
Mar 27, 20202 min read
6 views
0 comments


Unemployment Eligibility and the Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
The spread of and response to COVID-19, known as the Coronavirus, has caused an absolutely unprecedented onslaught of claims for...

Kirstin Kennedy
Mar 27, 20202 min read
11 views
0 comments


National Labor Relations Board and the National Labor Relations Act
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is charged with enforcing and regulating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA is a...

David Manes
Mar 24, 20202 min read
7 views
0 comments


The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act: What does it mean to me?
Medical marijuana became legalized in Pennsylvania in 2016 and in February of 2018 medical marijuana became available to patients at...

David Manes
Mar 20, 20203 min read
19 views
0 comments


The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994 was passed to protect the civilian employment of military...

David Manes
Mar 17, 20202 min read
4 views
0 comments


At-Will Employment: What does it mean?
Are you an at-will employee? How do you find out? Generally, at-will employment is the default type of employment. In Pennsylvania, this...

David Manes
Mar 16, 20202 min read
10 views
0 comments


Medical Certifications May be Needed for FMLA
When you apply for leave through the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), your employer may request that you submit a medical...

Kirstin Kennedy
Mar 13, 20202 min read
12 views
0 comments


Can I Be Fired for Using FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) is a federal program intended to help employees who are in need of an extended period of time...

Kirstin Kennedy
Mar 12, 20202 min read
31 views
0 comments
Our firm has over 10 years of experience providing world-class legal representation to those who need it. We help employees, entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals. Based out of Pittsburgh, we work with clients across Pennsylvania. See what our clients say about us:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"They kept me up to date on all aspects of the case
and were attentive to my needs."
- Donald Bryan
bottom of page