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How Does Tipped Minimum Wage Work?
As of March 2020, Pennsylvania allows employers to take a tip credit towards the wages of an employee. Wage is any compensation due to...
graceylk
Mar 12, 20202 min read


Pittsburgh - Paid Sick Days Act
Originally passed in 2015, The Paid Sick Days Act for Pittsburgh made its way in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court after being...
graceylk
Mar 4, 20202 min read


FMLA May Cover Leave for Stress, Anxiety, or Depression
The experience of extreme stress, anxiety, and depression can impact many facets of life – including employment. In order to be a...

Kirstin Kennedy
Jan 3, 20203 min read


Can I Use FMLA for My Maternity Leave?
Pregnancy is an exciting time for soon-to-be moms and dads, but it can also be very stressful when it comes to planning for time off from...

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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Dec 4, 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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Dec 2, 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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Sep 30, 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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Aug 14, 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...

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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Aug 9, 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...

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...

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....

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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Aug 7, 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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Aug 6, 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...

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...

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...

Kirstin Kennedy
Jul 22, 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...
graceylk
Jul 19, 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...
graceylk
Jul 18, 20192 min read
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