Before an individual is able to collect unemployment compensation benefits (“UC Benefits”), he/she must be financially eligible. Many individuals receive their Notice of Financial Determination stating that he/she is ineligible for UC Benefits because he/she did not make at least 49.5% of qualifying wages outside the calendar quarter in which… read more →
So you applied for unemployment benefits, but you were initially denied. Now you have to appeal and go to a hearing in order to win your benefits. There are some basic things that a claimant will need to do in order to preserve their right to a hearing and have… read more →
In most cases, personality conflicts will not be found to be a compelling enough reason to quit. The standard in Pennsylvania for justifying a quit is that a claimant (the person applying for benefits) must have had a necessitous and compelling reason to quit. The burden is on the claimant… read more →
If you are going through the process of trying to obtain unemployment compensation benefits (benefits), there are various stages you may encounter. You need to know the deadlines for each stage so you don’t miss your opportunity to obtain benefits. Notice of Determination After you file your initial claim for… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Important Notice: KM&A is seeking former clients of Spencer Cohn for a potential lawsuit. If you were mislead to believe he was a licensed attorney, please call us at (412) 626-5626 or email lawyer@lawkm.com to speak with an attorney immediately. In most states, including Pennsylvania, a non-attorney agent may represent a… 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 if you had plead guilty, and now are submit to punishments including but not limited to full repayment of unemployment… read more →