Employees are automatically eligible for unemployment compensation benefits (UC benefits) when the employment relationship has ended at no fault of their own. For example, employees who suffer layoff due to economic issues or are fired without serious misconduct are all eligible for UC benefits. Employees who voluntarily leave their job… read more →
“Necessitous and Compelling” Reasons: The Basics Section 402(b) of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law (“Law”) applies when you seek unemployment compensation (“UC”) benefits after voluntarily quitting your job. In order to be eligible for benefits after a voluntary quit, you have to be able to prove that you left your job… 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →