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Securing Unemployment Benefits In Pennsylvania

Last updated on June 3, 2024

Unemployment is a scary prospect for most people. If you were laid off because of downsizing or for a similar reason, you may be able to count on unemployment benefits to carry you through the job-hunting period.

In Northeastern Pennsylvania, you can rely on Belt Law Firm, P.C., to help obtain or preserve unemployment benefits. From our law offices in Pittston and Hazleton, we help people who have worked in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and other nearby communities.

Who Qualifies For Unemployment Benefits?

Unemployment benefits are generally reserved for workers who have lost their jobs against their will and without fault. If you quit your job for certain justifiable reasons, you may still qualify for unemployment, but the burden of proving your eligibility is on you. This is where our experienced unemployment law attorney can help. He regularly advocates for clients who need assistance applying for unemployment benefits or appealing denials of benefits.

Reasons An Unemployment Claim Might Be Denied

There are several reasons an employee’s unemployment claim might be denied. These include:

A worker is unemployed because they voluntarily left work for no reason.
A worker is receiving unemployment benefits in another state.
A worker is unemployed because of a strike or labor dispute.
A worker was discharged or terminated for cause or misconduct at work.

In the event a worker is denied unemployment benefits, the state of Pennsylvania allows for an appeal process.

Can Unemployment Benefits Be Cut Off In Pennsylvania?

In the state of Pennsylvania, if you are eligible, your unemployment benefits can last up to 26 weeks. However, you can be cut off from unemployment benefits if you do not actively look for a new position. You can also be cut off from unemployment benefits if you fail to accept a job that is considered a suitable replacement for the job you lost. In the event your unemployment benefits are terminated early, you have the right to appeal.

Appealing A Denial Of Unemployment Benefits In Pennsylvania

In the event that you are denied unemployment benefits or your unemployment benefits are cut off, you can file an appeal. An appeal of a decision must be filed within 15 days. An unemployment benefits attorney can help advocate on your behalf. It can help to have persuasive answers to the following questions:

Were you terminated for no fault of your own?
Did you quit your job voluntarily?
Were you fired because of poor performance or because you violated rules on the job?

Our unemployment claims attorney, Timothy Belt, can advocate on your behalf and answer all of your questions about unemployment claims. A compelling case for why you should qualify for unemployment benefits can go a long way toward successfully appealing a denial. The sooner you contact an unemployment claims appeal attorney, the greater your chances will be of making a successful, timely appeal.

Assistance For Employers In Unemployment Benefit Cases

Our firm also represents employers who need legal counsel and advice regarding unemployment issues. We represent companies at unemployment benefit hearings to help protect their rights and best interests.

Schedule A Consultation With An Unemployment Claims Attorney

To schedule a discussion with Timothy Belt about your unemployment matters, call our office in Pittston at 570-714-3343, in Hazleton at 570-535-3343 or contact us online.

Belt Law Firm, P.C., offers representation for unemployment benefits cases for a flat fee that includes the initial consultation, in-depth preparation of witnesses, hearing attendance, briefs when needed and follow-up correspondence, among other services involved in the unemployment compensation process. Each case is highly fact-specific and receives careful analysis and preparation.