If your unemployment claim was denied it could be for a variety of reasons. Unemployment benefits are generally granted to employees who lose their job through no fault of their own. So if you are fired for a legitimate reason, like misconduct or if you quit without a proper reason,… read more →

If your employer fired you because of a disability you may be able to recover under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The American with Disabilities Act prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee on the basis of their disability. This law not only protects disabled employees who are… read more →

The holiday season is often the hardest time to be without a job, and for those relying on federal unemployment assistance, it may prove even harder in 2014. Starting on December 28, 2013, the benefits provided by the federal government, which have proven to be a safety net for families, will… read more →

Exiting your job with the help of a severance lawyer will have a measurable impact on your future financial health. The first thing you need to know is that when an employer, no matter the reason for separation, hands you a severance agreement, do not sign it. A severance agreement… read more →

The unemployment lawyers at KM&A are proud to offer a unique unemployment program that utilizes phone hearings so that Claimants no longer need to appear in person (most of the time), the employer must submit critical employment records and evidence beforehand (giving us the advantage), and extensive preparation with detailed outlines of your direct examination… read more →

Important Notice: KM&A is seeking former clients of Spencer Cohn for a potential lawsuit. If you were mislead to believe he was a licensed attorney, please call us at (412) 626-5626 or email lawyer@lawkm.com to speak with an attorney immediately. In most states, including Pennsylvania, a non-attorney agent may represent a… read more →

If you receive a Notice of Determination finding an unemployment overpayment, you must appeal this determination within 15 days. Without an appeal, you are effectively agreeing with the determination, almost if you had plead guilty, and now are submit to punishments including but not limited to full repayment of unemployment… read more →

If you attend an appeal hearing without an unemployment lawyer, you will be at a significant disadvantage. Why? Consider whether you can: Cite to the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence to object to a document, testimony, or witness. Introduce your evidence (even your own testimony!) in a way that avoids objections. Respond… read more →

What is a contingency unemployment lawyer? An attorney who works on a contingency basis is a legal practitioner who requires little or no money before an unemployment hearing and is paid “only if you prevail.” Hiring an unemployment contingency lawyer is unique service that KM&A is proud to offer. Contingency… read more →

There are two categories of overpayment: fault and nonfault. For fault overpayments, the Unemployment Department will forgive one-half of the unpaid interest and monetary penalties owed, and will waive one-half of any previously imposed, but unserved, penalty weeks. For nonfault overpayments, the department will waive one-half of the remaining overpayment balance.  The amnesty program runs… read more →