Unemployment compensation is just one of the areas of interest for nearly 1,000 employees of a Snyder County company who went to work one morning only to be told their plant was being closed immediately and that they were out of jobs that day. In fact, the...
Unemployment Compensation
Minimum earnings and Pennsylvania unemployment compensation
If you have recently become unemployed in Pennsylvania, it is important that you find a new source of income as soon as you can. While your primary goal will be to find a new job as soon as possible, you may be able to get financial support from the government while...
Claiming unemployment compensation as a fired worker
Being fired from your job can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, leaving you with no income and bills to pay. Being fired is always an extremely stressful time, but there are possibilities to take away the strain of the situation. It is possible to claim unemployment...
How much can I receive in unemployment compensation?
If you have recently become unemployed in Pennsylvania, it is likely that you are very stressed about where your next paycheck is coming from. While it is likely that you are looking for new employment, you may also want to look into the possibility of seeking...
Proving eligibility for unemployment compensation
If you have recently become unemployed, it is likely that you will be stressed about where your next paycheck will come from. While you are looking for a job in Pennsylvania, you may be able to claim unemployment compensation to help you financially during the period...
What is unemployment compensation in Pennsylvania?
If you have lost your job in the state of Pennsylvania, this change in employment was likely a shock, especially if you did nothing to deserve being fired. While you may not be able to make a claim for wrongful termination, there is compensation available to...
Workers’ comp and unemployment compensation are not the same
The state of Pennsylvania is known for having a dedicated workforce that has contributed to the health and growth of its beautiful cities. Unfortunately, the risk of accidental injury is a constant companion for many of the hardworking people residing in the state...
Should you negotiate for a severance package?
When you get let go from a job, you might be offered severance pay. Severance pay is a benefit granted to those who are being terminated despite a contract in place. Instead of suing the employer, you can take the severance option and the benefits package offered. If...
Who can receive unemployment benefits?
It's never easy to be unemployed and looking for a new job. However, life circumstances -- or a sudden change at work -- can lead us down the road to unemployment in a heartbeat. Depending on your financial circumstances and how much money you have saved away for a...
Employment misclassification and unemployment benefits
A lot of employees end up incorrectly classified as independent contractors when they're really employees -- and that's a mistake that has the potential to be devastating when you try to seek unemployment benefits. You may suddenly find yourself missing an important...