You know the basics of willful misconduct already, but you’re curious about more of the specifics. We got you. Willful misconduct can be a career ending misstep for some, and it can also result in loss of unemployment compensation further crippling you as you search for new employment.    … read more →

So you have an unemployment appeal scheduled, and you really don’t want to lose. You’ve come to the right place. We don’t want you to lose either. 9 Ways to Avoid Losing Your Unemployment Appeal Losing your unemployment appeal means losing your unemployment compensation while you search for a new… read more →

The Danger of a Secret Recording While often portrayed on television, secretly recording a private conversation is usually against the law. Many believe by secretly recording someone they can obtain undeniable evidence of a crime. Although that might be so, it is at the cost of a conviction for illegal… read more →

We’ve talked about Unemployment Willful Misconduct around here before so today we’ll look at some practical ways to be prepared for your unemployment appeal. There are both simple steps that you can take individually as well as a few critical steps that will further your case. Let’s start with definitions.… read more →

Under the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, an employee who is terminated for willful misconduct is generally ineligible for benefits under Section 402(e). However, the trick is that there is no clear definition as to what constitutes “willful misconduct.” Courts have generally defined “willful misconduct” to be: (1) a wanton and… 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 →