Section 402(b) is applied in circumstance where you voluntarily quit your job. When trying to obtain benefits under 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”), you have the burden of proving that you quit your job for “necessitous and compelling reasons.” Section 402(b) of Law specially states that: An… read more →
Protecting those who report harassment in the workplace. A young female professional graduates from college with significant student loans, a car payment, and rent. She finds her first job making just enough money to meet her needs and pay her debts. Now imagine her boss is sexually harassing her with… read more →
When securing employment in the state of Pennsylvania, it is important to distinguish whether you are an employee or an independent contractor. One of the main reasons you need to distinguish yourself as an employee or independent contractor is for income tax purposes. An employee files a W-2 while an… read more →
Your treating doctor plays a key role in helping you obtain social security disability benefits. The Social Security regulations state that a treating doctor’s opinion is to be given greater weight than the opinion of a consultative examination. That is why it is of the utmost importance for you to… read more →
For many claimants of Social Security disability benefits the process can be a long and windy road, full of bumps and bruises. One of those bumps along the way is often the consultative examination. Many claims are denied after the consultative examination, even though 75% of them go on to… read more →
So you were injured on the job or you have developed a disability. You have decided to explore your options and see if you are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Before you take the first step you should be sure of a few things. Be convinced that your disability… read more →
When a claim is initially filed for Social Security disability benefits the Social Security Administration (SSA) will apply a sequential evaluation that consists of five steps. If, at any point during the evaluation, you are found not to be disabled, the process will terminate and your claim for disability benefits… read more →
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 →
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 →