Monthly Archives: November 2013
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Act
The Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Act Click below for the full and complete text of the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Law Pennsylvania UC law
Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Act
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Alleged Social Security Overpayments
Have you received a Notice of Overpayment from the Social Security Administration? If so, you’re not alone. It appears that Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income payments are now in the federal government’s cross hairs. If you received a Notice of Overpayment, the overpayment could have resulted from any one of several reasons…. Read More »
Failure to preauthorize medical treatment
In McLaughlin vs. Workers Compensation Appeal Board (St. Francis Country Home), the injured work suffered a back injury. The work injury was recognized and the Employer filed a petition to terminate the injured workers’ benefits. During the litigation of the termination petition, the Claimant sought to obtain medical treatment. The medical provider requested preauthorization… Read More »
Teamsters, Local 776
Jason M. Weinstock and John B. Dougherty speak at Teamsters, Local 776 John B. Dougherty spoke at the Teamsters, Local 776 stewards’ meeting on Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation and Recent Changes in the Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Laws on November 9, 2013. Jason M. Weinstock spoke at the Teamsters, Local 776 stewards’ meeting on Pennsylvania Workers… Read More »
Problems Contacting PA Unemployment Office
Having Problems Contacting Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Service Centers? Are you having problems reaching the unemployment offices to discuss your case? The Bureau of Unemployment Compensation has released guidance on how to contact the UC service centers. Beginning Monday, October 21, 2013, the department asks that UC claimants contact the UC service centers on either… Read More »
Unemployment Compensation Job Search Requirements
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Job Search Requirements On August 17, 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s final-form active search for work regulation (34 Pa. Code § 65.11) was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. The requirements of the regulation took effect upon publication. Federal law mandates that all 50 states have an active search… Read More »
PA State Trooper awarded Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Benefits
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reversed the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court granting Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation benefits to an injured state trooper. Payes vs. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Commonwealth of PA State Police), Decided October 30, 2013. A women dressed in all black walked in front of the State trooper’s vehicle while he was on patrol… Read More »
Heart and Lung Act and Workers Compensation
Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act and Pennsylvania Workers Compensation The Enforcement Officer Disability Benefit Law (or Pennsylvania Heart and Lung Act) provides benefits to a distinct group of public sector workers who are injured in the course and scope of employment. Typically, the Act covers police, fire, and state correctional employees. The Heart and… Read More »
Unemployment Compensation Financial Eligibility Rule Changes
Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Financial Eligibility Rule Changes On January 1, 2013, Act 60 went into effect and drastically changed the way an employee’s financial eligibility for benefits is determined, especially if you are employed in seasonal work such as building trades. Included among those changes are: A claimant now must have a minimum of… Read More »