You Must Appeal the Notice of Financial Determination Issued by Pennsylvania's Unemployment Service Center
In Pennsylvania, only employees are entitled to receive Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits.
That means if you worked for a company as an independent contractor and were let go through no fault of your own, you will be ineligible for unemployment compensation.
How Do I Know if I am an Independent Contractor Instead of an Employee?
The easiest way to know, for sure, is by looking at your paycheck. If there are no deductions for taxes, social security, etc., that means you are being treated as an independent contractor.
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If the Company is not Taking Out Deductions, That Means You Are Being Treated as an Independent Contractor |
Can I Be Eligible for Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits Even if I was Treated as an Independent Contractor?
Yes, you can. Companies frequently "misclassify" w-2 employees as independent contractors for a wide variety of reasons, all of which are quite beneficial to employers.
However, if you appeal the Notice of Financial determination, you will be scheduled for a hearing before an Unemployment Referee. If you can prove at the hearing either that you were a "true employee," or that you were not "self-employed," you will be deemed eligible for benefits.
Philadelphia Area Employment
Attorney Representing Employees
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Helping Misclassified Workers Since 1991 |
John A. Gallagher is an employment lawyer who represents employees in
Pennsylvania.
John typically represents employees who need an employment lawyer
in Philadelphia County, Chester County, Delaware County, Bucks County,
Berks County, Lancaster County and Montgomery County.
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