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The Meaning of 'Protective Leave' under FMLA

Kirstin Kennedy

Dec 4, 20192 min read

The Meaning of 'Protective Leave' under FMLA

Protected leave from work is offered to qualifying employees through the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 – but what does protected...

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What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?

Kirstin Kennedy

Dec 2, 20192 min read

What is the Family and Medical Leave Act?

The Family and Medical Leave Act, which was passed by Congress in 1993, allows workers in the United States to take unpaid leave from...

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What is the UCBR and What Can it Do for My Case?

Kirstin Kennedy

Sep 30, 20192 min read

What is the UCBR and What Can it Do for My Case?

The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, commonly referred to as the UCBR, is the final level of appellate review available under...

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Here's How to Calculate Your Expected UC Payments

Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 14, 20192 min read

Here's How to Calculate Your Expected UC Payments

The amount of unemployment compensation payment that you will receive after you have been found eligible for benefits is determined...

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Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 9, 20192 min read

Returning Overpayments of UC Benefits

When you receive unemployment compensation benefits, it is possible to receive funds for which you are not entitled – meaning the check...

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Service Center Determinations Inform Claimants of Their Eligibility

Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 9, 20192 min read

Service Center Determinations Inform Claimants of Their Eligibility

Your eligibility to receive payments through the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Program is determined shortly after you apply to...

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Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 7, 20192 min read

A Basic Guide to Benefit Duration

If you’re receiving unemployment compensation benefits while you search for a new job, you may wonder how long you have before the...

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Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 7, 20192 min read

What is a UC Remand Hearing?

A remand hearing before the Unemployment Board of Review may occur during the appeals process if you choose to have your application for...

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Here's Why Your UC Payment May Have Been Reduced

Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 7, 20192 min read

Here's Why Your UC Payment May Have Been Reduced

It is possible for your unemployment benefits to be reduced for a variety of different reasons, in some cases, at no fault of your own....

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Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 7, 20192 min read

Three Ways to Maintain UC Eligibility

There are three critical requirements that recipients of Unemployment Compensation benefits must regularly complete in order to maintain...

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Appeals 101: How to Appeal an Unfavorable UC Decision

Kirstin Kennedy

Aug 6, 20192 min read

Appeals 101: How to Appeal an Unfavorable UC Decision

There are several points throughout the process of applying for Unemployment Compensation benefits where claimants have the ability to...

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Here's What You Need to Do to Maintain Your UC Benefits

Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 22, 20192 min read

Here's What You Need to Do to Maintain Your UC Benefits

Once you have been found eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits, there are several requirements that must be fulfilled in...

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Here's How to Know if You Qualify for UC Benefits

Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 22, 20192 min read

Here's How to Know if You Qualify for UC Benefits

For many, the stress of losing a job is accompanied by a plaguing question – will I qualify for unemployment compensation benefits? It...

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It's Possible to Lose Unemployment Benefits -- Here's How to Avoid it

Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 22, 20192 min read

It's Possible to Lose Unemployment Benefits -- Here's How to Avoid it

If you qualify for unemployment compensation benefits, the regular payments can be extremely helpful to you while you work to find new...

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I've Received A Notice Of Hearing For Unemployment Benefits

graceylk

Jul 19, 20192 min read

I've Received A Notice Of Hearing For Unemployment Benefits

So, you’ve received a Notice of Hearing but don’t know what to expect? Do you need legal representation? Not necessarily, but a...

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graceylk

Jul 18, 20192 min read

So, You Forgot To File A Biweekly Claim

If you're collecting unemployment, you already know about filing a biweekly claim. What happens if you forgot to file your claim or you...

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Here's What to Do if Your Employer Contests Your UC Application

Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 17, 20192 min read

Here's What to Do if Your Employer Contests Your UC Application

A concern for many people applying for unemployment benefits is the possibility of their former employer contesting their ability to...

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Consider an Appeal if You Were Found Ineligible for UC Benefits

Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 16, 20192 min read

Consider an Appeal if You Were Found Ineligible for UC Benefits

If your unemployment application was denied, there could be several reasons why the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Service Center...

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Avoid UC Fraud by Knowing Exactly What It Is

Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 16, 20192 min read

Avoid UC Fraud by Knowing Exactly What It Is

Fraud committed against the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Department is a serious offense that can result in temporary or...

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Kirstin Kennedy

Jul 15, 20192 min read

A Guide To The Basics of UC Eligibility

There’s a lot of information to navigate when trying to figure out how to apply for unemployment benefits, and it can easily add to the...

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