You have been accused of willful misconduct Under Section 402(e) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) you are ineligible for unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits if you have been discharged from your employment due to willful misconduct. To determine whether you have committed willful misconduct, the UC Service Center typically… read more →

Most individuals who quit their job think that if they quit they are ineligible for unemployment benefits (“UC Benefits”). It is a common misconception. The truth is that in some situations, if an individual quits their job, he/she may still be eligible for UC Benefits. When applying for UC Benefits… read more →

At this point in your appeal for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have filed an appeal to your Notice of Determination and have received your Notice of Hearing in the mail. The Notice of Hearing will state where and when you must appear in order to preset your case… read more →

At this point in your quest for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), you have filed a claim for UC Benefits and are now before a Referee. You are before a Referee because: (1) you were found eligible for benefits and your Employer appealed or (2) you were denied benefits and… read more →

If you recently became unemployed because you quit your job, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”). When an individual quits his/her job and applies for UC Benefits, their case is decided under Section 402(b). When trying to obtain benefits under 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation… read more →

If you recently quit your job, you are probably wondering if you can collect unemployment benefits. Most people believe that if they quit, they are not eligible for unemployment benefits because it was their choice to quit. In some cases, if an individual quits his/her job for personal reasons (i.e.,… read more →