Why the Federal Government Will Never Make Discrimination against Unemployed Workers Illegal
Mar 07, 2011
A recent Article from Huffington Post discusses an investigation by EEOC into whether employers are "discriminating" against the unemployed. This is analogous to inquiring, "Did you hear about the Tita...
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Can I Collect Severance or Wages from a Company That Has Filed Bankruptcy?
Mar 04, 2011
Recently, I posted two articles concerning claims for severance by executives and wagesby employees of bankrupt companies.
In Pennsylvania, it is important to understand how these principles intersec...
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See Spot Run: A Simple Overview of How Unemployment Works in Pennsylvania
Mar 03, 2011
Lay Off Situations:
Ordinarily, Pennsylvania unemployment benefits will immediately be provided to you if, in your initial application to unemployment, you indicate that you were "laid off." However...
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Pennsylvania Unemployment: What is Willful Misconduct, Anyway!
Mar 02, 2011
Willful misconduct is the term used to deny unemployment benefits to employees who have been terminated from work because they did something wrong. The term implies intentional or grossly negligent con...
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EMPLOYED AT WILL - What The Heck Does That Mean, Anyway? Employment at Will Defined
Mar 02, 2011
Most of us are employed "at will" in Pennsylvania (and, as I understand it, in every state in America except California).There are basically only 2 exceptions to this rule: 1) you are part of a Union (...
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Winning Long-Term Disability Benefits That Were Denied by Your Insurer
Mar 02, 2011
CAN I FIGHT MY INSURANCE COMPANY'S DENIAL OF DISABILITY BENEFITS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND ELSEWHERE? YOU CAN AND YOU SHOULD
In my experience, many long-term disability carriers deny long-term disability ben...
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Yes, Virginia, There Are Contingency Fee Unemployment Compensation Lawyers in Pennsylvania!
Mar 02, 2011
If you have received a Notice of Determination denying you unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania, all is not lost.
What you need to do is promptly appeal, simply stating "I disagree with the determina...
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Unemployment Claims In Pennsylvania - Seven Things You Need to Know
Aug 30, 2010
Pennsylvania Unemployment Lawyer in Philadelphia area discusses 7 common issues that arise in unemployment situations. They include: what is willful misconduct; can I quit my job and get unemployment, ...
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Can I Be Disqualified From Unemployment in Pennsylvania Because I Work Part-Time or As a Consultant?
Aug 26, 2010
Philadelphia area employment attorney answers questions about how working part-time or as a consultant can affect your right to unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania....
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Can I Get Overtime if I am on a Salary?
Aug 26, 2010
Employment Attorney in Philadelphia area discusses overtime laws. Just because you are being paid a salary does not mean that you are ineligible for overtime....
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