Social Security was not originally created to insure the disabled Social security was originally created to provide income to persons when they retired upon reaching a certain age. It was intended to allow a worker to pay into the retirement system during his working years and then use social security… read more →
The Social Security Administration (SSA) awards benefits to people who cannot work due to physical and mental problems. However, these problems must meet a strict definition of the word disability. The SSA wants to be sure that you are unable to work before they grant you benefits. To qualify as… read more →
Many attorneys are often confused about wrongful discharge. Disgruntled employees are constantly contacting me asking if they can sue their former employer for wrongful discharge. While it used to be difficult to succeed with a wrongful discharge lawsuit, it is interesting to see how the Pennsylvania Courts have been interpreting… read more →
Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, in order for any unemployed person to receive unemployment benefits (“UC benefits”), you must meet certain requirements. One of the requirements to receive UC benefits is that an unemployed person must be “able and available for suitable work.” “Able and Available” Looking at the Pennsylvania… read more →
If you have been subjected to a hostile or abusive work environment, harassment or unfair treatment because of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, you may be able to bring an employment discrimination lawsuit against your Employer. However, under Pennsylvania Law, before you are able to… read more →
If you are filing a complaint in Allegheny County, you have the choice of having your case proceed before a Judge or to have it resolved using Arbitration. Arbitration is a type of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution). Arbitration can be extremely beneficial in some cases. However, it is important to… read more →
When you get a Notice of Determination, it will state whether you are eligible or ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”). If you are found ineligible, you should appeal immediately because only get 15 days to appeal the decision in the Notice of Determination. The Notice of Determination will… read more →
It depends on who your employer is telling and why. In Pennsylvania, employers are permitted to reveal drug test results for unemployment compensation determination, as well as workers’ compensation and disability determinations. What The Law Says About Drug Test Results Some employers are required by federal law and agency policy… read more →
In the past, polygraphs, more commonly known as lie detector tests, were surprisingly common features of the job application process. Employers would use them to delve into all kinds of personal questions with a prospective employee and then use it in deciding whether or not to hire. All of that… read more →
A business plan can make or break a new small business. Banks, investors and venture capitalists are going to want to read your business plan and it is the first, and most important step, to convincing an investor that your business will succeed. Therefore a business plan needs to be… read more →