What is the law in Penna. governing switching from workers comp to unemplyment comp?

YES. You probably can collect UC after settling your UC case. If you have been out of work for 3/4 of a year or more, UC will initially tell you...

I am receiving uc benefits in the state of pa. I work a part time job that the uc is aware of. I report my earnings correctly

That is highly unlikely. But, your under reporting of income may have resulted in an overpayment. There are two kinds - 1) non-fault; and, 2)...

My previous employer is telling potential employers I filed a WC claim but I was never hurt.

To the extent that you can prove that your forme employer is making false factual statements about you and your previous employment, you may have a...

You should write to the Referee *in advance* and request that he issue a subpoena for the witness. You should explain, briefly, why the witness is...

PA Unemployment Compensation Appeal Hearing - Burden of Proof for Willful Misconduct

The determination that you received denying your claim should have included some information about precisely what conduct your employer claimed as...

I am an executive assistant to a Senior Vice President (PA). Am I legally an exempt employee not entitled to overtime?

In additon to referencing the Code of Federal Regualtions, you can go to the US Department of Labor Website - Wage and Hour Division. They have...

Can I qualify for worker's compensation?

Mike's concern is easily remedied. Give any provider your WC number as your primary insurance. Give them you health insurace as secondary...

Can an employer force you to work with doctors instructions not to because of a specific injury?

If you sustained a work related injury, some employers can require you to treat with a designated physician. To do this, the employer has to creat...

I need to know, if phone calls made to a service for unsafe driving. Is proof or is it hear say!

I am guessing that your are referring to a referee's hearing in an unemployment compensation case. The hearsay rules apply to such a hearing. The...

Can a nursing home force its staff to work mandatory overtime, not for weather related or emergency situations, but for poor

Pennyslvaia has few laws regarding the amount of time an employer can make an employee work (unless the employee is a minor). Generally an employer...