Andrew S. Abramson

Andrew S. Abramson has been practicing law since 1989. In 1995 Mr. Abramson realized a life long dream to start his own law firm whree he concentrates his practice in employment law, helping employees fight unfair practices by their employers such as discrimination based upon age, race, sex, religion and national origin, sexual harassment, overtime and unpaid wage disputes and violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Abramson also represents clients in unemployment compensation claims, severance agreements, executive employment contracts and disability and pension benefit claims. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Abramson was employed by a large center city Philadelphia law firm, Hoyle, Morris and Kerr, where his typical client was a large national corporation and he was involved in litigating cases with teams of attorneys throughout the United States

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New Jersey

Since 1989

Pennsylvania

Since 1989

3rd Circuit

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

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Abramson Employment Law LLC

Current

Temple University Beasley School of Law

J.D. | Law

1989

The George Washington University Law School

B.B.A. (1986) | Marketing

1986

Honors: Honors: Summa Cum LaudeMajor: Marketing

2012 President's Award

Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund

Super Lawyer - Plaintiff Employment Litigation

Super Lawyers

AV Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

Pennsylvania State Bar

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Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

Current

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Current

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Temple Law School Alumni Association

Member

Current

Employee Discrimination Reporter Blog

Andrew S. Abramson Esq.

January 1, 2012

Making Cents of Wage & Hour Laws, 22nd Annual Employment Law Institute, Philadelphia, PA

April 29, 2016

Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Q. I was fired yesterday after filing a second complaint about the same customer sexual assaulting me in the restaurant.

January 31, 2022

A: The facts you present could present a retaliation claim but more information is needed to thoroughly evaluate. Please contact our law firm so that we can obtain more details.

Q. What is the exact definition of "Attempt to exercise FMLA rights" under the FMLA prohibitions?

February 8, 2021

A: The definition of exercising a potential right to FMLA leave can be very broad, bottom line, is that if there is a good faith effort to ask for leave that could be protected as family medical leave, and action is taken against an employee due to that leave request, it may be considered retaliation. It is critical to review all facts concerning your employment, the leave request, and the retaliatory act in detail. Feel free to contact our office so we can obtain further information to evaluate your particular situation

Q. Collecting unemployment

December 2, 2020

A: In order to qualify for unemployment compensation in Pennsylvania when an employee quits work (i.e. resigns) the legal standard is that there must be a "necessitous and compelling reason" for resigning. Prior to quitting, an employee should discuss the issue(s) of concern with the employer to attempt to resolve the issue(s) before quitting. If the issue(s) are not resolved then an employee would have support for the position that the employee tried to resolve the issue(s) prior to quitting. In your situation it does not appear that you discussed the issues with the employer prior to quitting which will make your claim harder. Nonetheless, if there is a medical reason or safety related reason that caused you to quit, you may be able to establish a basis for unemployment compensation benefits. You should apply for benefits and see what happens. If you are initially denied, then you should consult with an attorney to potentially appeal the decision. ... Read More