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 →
Section 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law applies to those individuals who voluntarily quit their jobs. You, typically with the help of an employment attorney, can attempt to claim unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits under 402(b) if you chose to quit your job. Criteria Necessary for Securing UC Eligibility under… read more →
Almost all military members will have a non-military job outside of their service or will apply to one upon conclusion of their service. After serving, they should be able to return to their previous positions or apply to new ones without fear of being treated unfairly because of their status 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.” Looking at the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law,… 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 →
If you have recently become separated from your job, you may be applying for unemployment benefits (“UC Benefits”) in the near future. Applying for UC Benefits can be a confusing process. There are various steps each individual must go through in order to qualify for UC Benefits. Step One: Are… read more →
Many individuals living in the state of Pennsylvania are currently filing for unemployment benefits (“UC Benefits”). Up until December 28, 2013, an individual filing for UC Benefits could file for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Benefits (“EUC Benefits”) (under the EUC Program) after they exhausted all of their regular UC Benefits. The… read more →