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Is it Legal? And can I get unemployment?

Timothy's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

If you have exhausted all possible avenues to preserve your employment and are unable to do so due to child-care issues, you may be entitled to...

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Am I in trouble for having someone filed for me while out of country?

Timothy's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

Assuming you are talking about unemployment compensation, you can only claim for weeks when you are able and available to work. If you are out of...

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Workmans comp.doc. release after improvement as good as it will be no feeling in left hand it's been 6 months since injury

Timothy's answer | Answered on September 17, 2015

Although I agree with the other posters that NJ workers' compensation is very different from PA workers' compensation, I would suggest that you...

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Question about a shift change were I work? Also does your employer have to give you so many hours a week?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 24, 2015

Unless you have an actual contract, your employer can change your schedule and change the number of hours you work to fit business needs.

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My ex is receiving unemployment but has 2 side jobs the courts don't know about for support. Should he report them as income?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 23, 2015

I would agree that it should be reported, but depending on whether he has been reporting this income to unemployment compensation, this could...

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Is this Sexual harassment at the workplace ?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

This is a personal not a legal opinion, but it sounds to me like he views you as his buddy that he can shoot the breeze with. You may want to tell...

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If a WC IC refuses a settlement demand and won't even negotiate can you force them into litigation?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 14, 2015

As I understand your question, you can file a petition to initiate litigation if you have a legal bases to file the petition. For example, if the...

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Are WC companies in Pa required to make a settlement offer.

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

The insurance carrier is never required to settle your case or even make an offer to settle. Since you have an attorney, I am sure he has told you...

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Are WC companies in Pa required to make a settlement offer.

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 08, 2015

The insurance carrier is never required to settle your case or even make an offer to settle. Since you have an attorney, I am sure he has told...

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Can you be fired for not giving up your cell phone to a manager while at work?

Timothy's answer | Answered on August 01, 2015

Pennsylvania is an employment at will state, so you can be fired with or without cause. There are some exceptions regarding protected classes such...

Timothy D. Belt's Answers (1093)

Is it Legal? And can I get unemployment?

Am I in trouble for having someone filed for me while out of country?

Workmans comp.doc. release after improvement as good as it will be no feeling in left hand it's been 6 months since injury

Question about a shift change were I work? Also does your employer have to give you so many hours a week?

My ex is receiving unemployment but has 2 side jobs the courts don't know about for support. Should he report them as income?

Is this Sexual harassment at the workplace ?

If a WC IC refuses a settlement demand and won't even negotiate can you force them into litigation?

Are WC companies in Pa required to make a settlement offer.

Are WC companies in Pa required to make a settlement offer.

Can you be fired for not giving up your cell phone to a manager while at work?