Jeremy Donham

Jeremy Donham has a practice focused in the field of Employment Discrimination, Wrongful Termination and Workplace Privacy. Mr. Donham is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Courts. He is admitted to all Federal District Courts in Pennsylvania and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is also admitted to the Federal District Courts of Northern West Virginia.

Mr. Donham was a prosecutor in Pennsylvania before opening a practice in employment and workplace civil rights. Mr. Donham gives personal attention to his clients by providing technologically based client interaction portals where clients can view and upload their documents, get quick updates on their case, and maintain a personal connection with their attorney at all times. Mr. Donham endeavors to develop an initial strategy that enables the client to participate in their case through planning, project budgeting, and time tables.

Prior to becoming an attorney Mr. Donham held banking and insurance positions and served in various churches in pastoral roles. He and his firm volunteer their time to assist indigent or low income earners with employment and healthcare matters. He has also served urban and rural communities in conjunction with United Way and a variety of food pantry programs to eradicate hunger and homelessness.

J.Donham@Donhamlaw.com

We serve the following counties and cities in Pennsylvania: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, and York. Cities include: York, Harrisburg, Carlisle and Gettysburg. The firm does assist individuals in West Virginia when able.

• Free Consultation
  Free Consultations for terminated workers.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept all credit cards.
• Contingent Fees
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  The firm provides strategy sessions for a consultation fee and reduced fee agreements when appropriate.

Pennsylvania

Since 2007

3rd Circuit

Since 2008

Eastern District Courts in Pennsylvania

Middle District Courts in Pennsylvania

Northern District West Virginia Federal Court

Western District Courts in Pennsylvania

Principal Attorney

Donham Law

2007 - Current

Employee Civil Rights, HIPAA Violations, Accidents, ERISA Long Term Disability

Widener University Commonwealth Law School

J.D. (2006) | Law

2002 - 2006

West Virginia University

B.A. (2002) | Pre Law

2000 - 2002

Honors: Martha Phillips Hupp Award Recipient, Deans List

West Virginia State Bar  # 12163

Member

2013 - Current

Monongalia County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Current

Pennsylvania State Bar  # 206980

Member

2007 - Current

York County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2014

Q. Can I be punished for calling out sick with COVID and using PTO if I informed work 2 hours before my shift?

February 27, 2025

A: I note counsel's points below. I would also be curious if your illness was more serious than a simple bout of COVID. For example, if you have underlying disabilities like COPD or Asthma that were aggravated or exacerbated by COVID, also did you need to seek Family Medical Leave if you were eligible (serious health condition) and did the employer discuss this with you if you had a more serious condition. There could be avenues for relief if the employer had prior knowledge of serious or disabling underlying conditions, such as those notes above or health concerns like High Blood Pressure, COVID long haul symptoms, etc. that were negatively impacted by the bout with COVID. Other questions would be how long you were out for on leave due to the COVID symptoms if there were underlying health issues and how did the write ups affect your position. All questions you may want to consider and speak to an attorney about. For this reason, it may be prudent to seek a consultation to answer these questions IF the COVID issues was not more than a brief illness. I wish you well. ... Read More

Q. Misleading job offer, harassment, and misuse of personal information in Pittsburgh, PA. What are my legal options?

February 27, 2025

A: Sorry to hear of this. My suggestion is that you call an employment attorney in your locale and discuss possible claims falling under gender discrimination and harassment. You can also reach out to the EEOC online and file a complaint. It is urgent that you do so quickly as there are limitation deadlines for filing these types of claims. I am also concerned that you may be placed in jeopardy regarding the alleged fraudulent bank issues. This may be a matter for the authorities. Again, I am sorry you are experiencing this and hope you can find the help you deserve.

Q. I worked for an employer 1 day, my background check came back and the next day I was told I was let go. Is this legal?

February 6, 2025

A: Generally, if you work in Pennsylvania, employers are not permitted to discriminate against you in hiring due to a former criminal conviction as this may be a violation of the Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). However, the caveat is that if a person has been convicted of stealing, for example, then an employer may not be required to hire a person to work a cash register where they have access to cash, for example. It would be good to have more details of the type of crime you were convicted of and the type of job you were seeking to be hired for. For instance, if you were working in a tire center that didn't require you to work with cash, using the last example of the conviction for stealing, then the employer may have violated CHRIA.

You may wish to contact a Pennsylvania employment lawyer to discuss what your rights may be. Best wishes. ... Read More