COVID-19 - Unemployment Benefits
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Appeal the Decision Denying Your UC Benefits!
Information on how to file an appeal if your application for Unemployment Compensation is denied during the COVID-19 Crisis. Content Detail
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Employer Mistakes and Misinformation: Unemployment Compensation during COVID-19
In the face of this new pandemic crisis employers are uncertain about information regarding unemployment compensation and may furnish you incorrect information. Here are facts to help you determine if what you are told is correct. Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions: Unemployment Compensation and COVID-19
Answers to frequently asked questions about eligibility for Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania related to COVID-19. Content Detail
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Have you reached the end of your 13 week regular UC extension? - Extended Benefits
Infographic from Philadelphia Legal Assistance containing facts about the Extended Benefits (EB) program that may be available to provide additional Unemployment benefits. Read More
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How to Apply for Unemployment Comp During Coronavirus Crisis
If you are out of work or are losing hours because of the current public health crisis, you should qualify for Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation. Here is how to apply. Content Detail
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How to File for Unemployment Compensation During Coronavirus
If you lost your job or your hours were cut because of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should apply for unemployment compensation at: https://www.uc.pa.gov, or call the statewide toll-free number: 888-313-7284. Content Detail
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How to Get Regular UC Benefit Extensions
Infographic from Philadelphia Legal Assistance explaining options for getting Unemployment benefit extensions. Read More
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Income Reporting: Working Part-Time and Collecting Partial Unemployment Benefits
Information on your obligation to report any income earned while receiving Partial Unemployment Compensation benefits. Read More
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Income Reporting: Working Part-Time and Collecting Unemployment Benefits
Information on your obligation to report any income earned while receiving Unemployment Compensation benefits. Read More
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Learn how to file for unemployment benefits online (Video)
Informative video describing how to file for unemployment compensation benefits online in Pennsylvania. Read More
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Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Information on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance that is available to workers who are not eligible for regular Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation. This including independent contractors or freelancers; self-employed business owners; gig workers; workers without enough work history to qualify for regular unemployment benefits; and individuals without a work history who had a job offer that was withdrawn due to COVID-19 or that they cannot start because of COVID-19. Content Detail
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Returning to Work During Coronavirus
Answers to some frequently asked questions from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia about returning to work following a shutdown during the COVID-19 crisis. Content Detail
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Think You Can't Get Unemployment Benefits? Now You Can!
Information about the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program that will provide benefits during the COVID-19 crisis to self-employed worker,s independent contractors, gig workers, freelancers, or people who otherwise found themselves not covered by Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation. Content Detail
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5 Tips About Unemployment Compensation
Tips on what you need and how to file for Unemployment Compensation. Content Detail
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UC Service Center Busy Signals: What Can You Do?
Have you been calling the UC Service Center for hours or days about your unemployment claim without getting past a busy signal or long wait? Here are some tips for how to get around the busy signals and long waits. Content Detail
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