Questions answered by Andrew Scott Abramson

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Do I need an attorney for mediation against my employer for sexual harassment and retaliation charges?

Andrew's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

In any employment law case an employee will be best served by having an attorney who will serve as a legal advocate as an employer will certainly...

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I work as a bartender at a restaurant in philadelphia. My owner only pays me min wage but expects me to manage without paying me

Andrew's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

When you add up your total hours and total pay each work day for all duties; you must be paid at least minimum wage for each work hour. If you are...

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What are the labor laws for salary-paid employees?

Andrew's answer | Answered on June 04, 2015

The fact that your husband is paid a salary does not mean that he is not entitled to overtime pay. Applicable laws require that most employees be...

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My mother is a salaried "meeting manager" and apparently she is exempt from overtime since she is salary.

Andrew's answer | Answered on May 28, 2015

The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act require that nonexempt employees receive overtime pay greater than their...

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Do I have a case regarding UC benefits as employer doesn't want to pay them? I was forced to resign after employer insulted me.

Andrew's answer | Answered on May 26, 2015

The law provides that if you have a necessitous and compelling reason for resigning, then you are entitled to unemployment compensation. In...

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Am I entitled to overtime?

Andrew's answer | Answered on May 17, 2015

As a general matter under both state and federal law any employee must be paid overtime at one and one half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for...

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Last year, I was off the job due to injury. My supervisor would'nt put me back on the job, even after doctor cleared me.

Andrew's answer | Answered on May 14, 2015

Yes, the facts you outline in which a substantially younger person has assumed your duties could form the basis of an age discrimination claim. You...

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Hello I have a question on non-compete

Andrew's answer | Answered on April 28, 2015

You need to have the Non-Compete Agreement reviewed by an experienced Pennsylvania employment law attorney to assist with a strategy as to how to...

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My wife is being termed less than a month after returning from FMLA leave.

Andrew's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

The facts that you detail concerning the termination of your wife's employment support a possible case of FMLA retaliation and violation of the...

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Need advice on a Non Compete Agreement The agreement between vendor and my employer has ended and I need to look for a Job.

Andrew's answer | Answered on March 28, 2015

Any determination of a noncompete agreement of the kind that you reference requires a detailed analysis of the facts regarding your work in the...

Andrew Scott Abramson's Answers (216)

Do I need an attorney for mediation against my employer for sexual harassment and retaliation charges?

I work as a bartender at a restaurant in philadelphia. My owner only pays me min wage but expects me to manage without paying me

What are the labor laws for salary-paid employees?

My mother is a salaried "meeting manager" and apparently she is exempt from overtime since she is salary.

Do I have a case regarding UC benefits as employer doesn't want to pay them? I was forced to resign after employer insulted me.

Am I entitled to overtime?

Last year, I was off the job due to injury. My supervisor would'nt put me back on the job, even after doctor cleared me.

Hello I have a question on non-compete

My wife is being termed less than a month after returning from FMLA leave.

Need advice on a Non Compete Agreement The agreement between vendor and my employer has ended and I need to look for a Job.