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Unemployment Compensation
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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania.
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Understanding the Process - Filing for Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Northwestern Legal Services provides this summary that outlines the process when applying for unemployment compensation benefits. Read More
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Unemployment Compensation Filing Tips
Information prepared by Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. from a card developed by the Department of Labor & Industry with important information for citizens who need assistance filing for unemployment compensation benefits. Read More
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Your Right to Unemployment Compensation
Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. on the operation of the Unemployment Compensation system in Pennsylvania for worker who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Read More
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Able and Available for Work and Refusal of Suitable Work
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association on the "able and available for suitable work" and "refusal of suitable work" requirements for unemployment compensation. Content Detail
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Apply for Unemployment Compensation Benefits - Initial Claim
This site from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry allows you to file an initial application or reopen their existing claims for UC benefits via the Internet, telephone or video phone for individuals using American Sign Language. Content Detail
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Basics of Unemployment Compensation
General information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association about receiving unemployment compensation benefits. Content Detail
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Register for Work Online to Keep Your UC Benefits!
Pennsylvania has a requirement that unemployed people must register for work on CareerLinks’ "JobGateway" website within 30 days of filing for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits. Find out the facts about work registration from Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. Read More
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Representing Yourself at a Unemployment Compensation Referee Hearing
Tips and suggestions for persons representing themselves at an unemployment compensation hearing from Neighborhood Legal Services Association. Content Detail
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Voluntary Quit
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association on eligibility for unemployment compensation when you voluntarily quit your job. Content Detail
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Willful Misconduct
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association on eligibility for unemployment compensation when you are laid off or fired from your job. Content Detail
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Appealing an Unemployment Compensation Decision
Information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association on how to appeal a denial of unemployment compensation. Content Detail
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Filing Bi-Weekly Claims for Unemployment Compensation
After filing an application for UC benefits, you must file claims for weeks when you are totally or partially unemployed in order to receive UC. This site from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will allow you to file your claims via the Internet 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Content Detail
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Pennsylvania Employment Law Information (Audio-MP3) audio
Episode of Northwestern Legal Services' "Access to Justice" Radio show broadcast on JET 1400 AM in Erie, PA on 5/31/07. information on PA Employment Law such as wage cases and barriers to employment such as a criminal record. (28:08) Read More
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Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Handbook
This booklet, from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, will answer many of your questions about the benefits available to you and provide information about your responsibilities as a participant in the program. Content Detail
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UC Service Center Busy Signals: What is an Unemployed Person to Do?
Information on options Unemployment Compensation claimants have for dealing with problems reaching the UC Service Centers. Read More
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