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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania.

• 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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  Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• How to File for Unemployment Compensation Benefits Online (Video)

  Need to file for unemployment benefits? This video from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will show you everything you need to know and how you can save time in the process! Read More

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  Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

• 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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  Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

• Filing for Unemployment Benefits Online

  Guide from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to setting up Unemployment Compensation claims by Internet or by telephone. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry

• Unemployment Benefits - Guide

  This guide will help you navigate the process of applying for unemployment compensation and connect you with additional resources available as part of the federal and state response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• 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 Department of Labor and Industry

• Basics of Unemployment Compensation

  General information from Neighborhood Legal Services Association about receiving unemployment compensation benefits. Content Detail

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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• 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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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• 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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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• Qualifying for Unemployment Compensation (Audio-MP3)

  6/2/2008: A summary of the Unemployment Compensation benefit process in Pennsylvania by Northwestern Legal Services. Includes information on qualifying when you quit or are terminated, how to apply, financial eligibility requirements, the hearing process, and information on appealing a case. Audio recording with written transcript. Read More

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  Northwestern Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• 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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  Community Legal Services of Philadelphia

• 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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  Neighborhood Legal Services Association

• Temporary Jobs - When on Unemployment Compensation Benefits

  Information from Northwestern Legal Services on how temporary employment can affect the receipt of unemployment compensation benefit. Read More

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  Northwestern Legal Services

• 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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  Northwestern Legal Services

• Unemployment Compensation

  Information from Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services about the eligibility requirements and process to obtain unemployment compensation. Content Detail

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  Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc.