
What if I am not able to work? Can I still collect unemployment benefits?
Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, in order for any unemployed person to receive unemployment benefits (“UC benefits”), you must meet certain requirements. One of the requirements to receive UC benefits is that an unemployed person must be “able and available for suitable work.” Looking at the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law, Section 401(d)(1) clearly states, “compensation shall be payable to any employee who is or becomes unemployed, and who … [i]s