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 →
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 →
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 →
The filing of your unemployment claim can be notoriously long and grueling. Long lines, long waits and lots of paperwork. All of this will come at you during a particularly difficult time considering you have just lost your job. You will need lots of patience and a bit of tenacity.… read more →
If you voluntarily quit your job, you are generally not entitled to unemployment compensation benefits. However, there are some instances where you can quit and still qualify. I know this seems counterintuitive. If you chose to be unemployed, you should not have a right to benefits. But there are circumstances… read more →
Even if you meet all of the requirements to be covered for unemployment insurance, you may still be disqualified for a variety of reasons. The list below is a summary of the most common reasons that a covered employee would still be denied benefits. Employees who are excluded from unemployment… read more →
Unemployment insurance, often called unemployment compensation, is intended to provide financial support to people when they are out of work. Unemployment programs are run jointly between the federal government and the states and are paid for mostly by a tax on employers. However, there are many different ways in which… read more →
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 →
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 →