Unemployment lawyers will tell you that the Pennsylvania Unemployment Department regularly denies people who are considered to have voluntary quit their job. While they are difficult cases, there are many reasons that people who have left their job still should receive benefits. It is important to note that if you… read more →
Unemployment Willful Misconduct Willful misconduct is an intentional disregard for the employer’s rules and business interests, as well as poor behavior, tardiness, and duty negligence. An employee terminated for willful misconduct is ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits. Pennsylvania courts outline specific examples of willful misconduct. Common Examples of Willful… 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 as if you had plead guilty, and now are submitting to the punishment. This includes, but not limited to, full… read more →
For a successful appeal hearing, a number of items must happen to ensure a favorable outcome. Without an unemployment lawyer, you will be at a significant disadvantage. You specialize in important working knowledge, but an unemployment lawyer is an expert at unemployment hearings. Should You Go to the Hearing Without… 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 →