Will having a side job render me ineligible for unemployment benefits? According to Section 402(h) of the Pennsylvania unemployment law (“law”), self-employed individuals are not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC benefits”). If you meet the criteria for self-employment (e.g., you work as an independent contractor) you are ineligible for… read more →
An independent contractor is an individual who provides some sort of service for another person but differs from an employee. Independent contractors, unlike employees, do not work regularly for an employer and are not subject to the same control that an employee is. It is important to know whether an… read more →
Almost all military members will have a non-military job outside of their service or will apply to one upon conclusion of their service. After serving, they should be able to return to their previous positions or apply to new ones without fear of being treated unfairly because of their status as… read more →
People experiencing discrimination at work must use The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or “EEOC” in order to pursue a claim of discrimination or retaliation. EEOC claimants typically have two questions: 1 – How do I file an EEOC complaint? Enter your contact information and you will receive links for (a) EEOC filing… read more →
Before an individual is able to collect unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), he/she must be financially eligible. Some individuals receive their Notice of Financial Determination stating that he/she is ineligible for UC Benefits because he/she did not make at least 49.5% of qualifying wages outside the calendar quarter in which… read more →
When you sign a non-compete agreement, you may have certain constraints placed upon you after leaving that company. Not all agreements are written the same. So the quick answer to whether or not you can work is “it depends.” I Signed a Non-Compete. Can I Still Work? A Non-Compete Agreement… read more →
Employment discrimination lawsuits are on a rise. Typically, individuals bring discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §12112 et seq., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), 29 U.S.C. §623 et seq., or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964… read more →
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) entitles employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons. FMLA protects the employee by giving them continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had never taken the leave. It also… read more →
At this stage in your appeal for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have been before a Referee and the Unemployment Compensation Board of Review (“UCBR”). Both have denied you benefits. You do have the right to appeal the UCBR decision further to the Commonwealth Court. When appealing further to… read more →
There has been a steady increase in the number of employees who work well over a normal 40-hour workweek. For any hour that is worked past the 40-hour workweek, the Employee should receive what is known as “overtime.” It is important to note that there are exceptions, specific industries and… read more →