Monday, July 6, 2020

Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania?

If You have an Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania, Especially by Telephone, You Really Should Hire an Attorney - Legal Representation is a Very Good Idea

These Hearings are NOT "Easy" to Win - Your Former Employer Has the Burden of Proof
and Knows What to Say and Do Because They Have Done it Many Times Before - Most Employees Have Not!

Unemployment Appeal hearings before a Referee in Pennsylvania are highly technical proceedings based upon the rules of evidence.  They can be worth many thousands of dollars.  Employers have been through many such hearings and know what to do. They have lawyers and HR representatives that know exactly what to do.

Do you?  Is it worth losing thousands of dollars in critical benefits because you believe that you can figure out what is important and what is not, and how to apply the rules of evidence, against far more learned and experienced opposition?

Call 610-647-5027 for legal representation at your Unemployment Appeal Referee Hearing

The answer is: it is very difficult to win an appeal from a Referee Decision - you really only get one bite of the apple - which is at the Referee Hearing!  When you appeal to the Board of Review, you do NOT get a chance to fix any mistakes - no new witnesses or evidence to "prove the employer lied." You are bound by the evidence presented at the Referee Hearing, and the Board is often inclined to agree with the Referee's findings concerning the all important matters of credibility! 

I Have a Willful Misconduct Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania by Telephone - How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer for Legal Representation?

Things are even trickier now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, because virtually all Appeal hearings are being conducted by telephone. While that makes hiring an attorney easier - because we can charge less since we do not have to drive to and from the Hearing site, there are also some rules that make the Hearings themselves trickier.

That said, the employer has the burden of proof in a willful misconduct hearing and, with good, solid representation you can force the employer to submit only competent evidence, and thus make its job much more difficult.  This is how an attorney can be helpful!

What is Willful Misconduct Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law?


Even the scales.  Contact an attorney today to figure out whether representation is worth while.  We know exactly what is important - and how to win.  And, trust us, it is all about the exclusion and presentation of testimony and evidence -- evidentiary issues that are often beyond the knowledge of the public.

HERE ARE SOME OTHER LINKS YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania?

Unemployment Appeal Hearings by Telephone in Pennsylvania - The New Norm - And Why You Want to Consider Hiring Legal Counsel

Pennsylvania Unemployment Lawyer - Willful Misconduct Referee Hearings

Seven Things to Know About The Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

I Want to Quit My Job and Get Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Unemployment Determination of Financial Eligibility - PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

How Do I Complete an Application for Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania - Did I Resign or Was I Fired?  What is a Reduction in Force Versus a Layoff?

 What is a Necessitous and Compelling Reason for Quitting my Job Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law? Philadelphia Unemployment Lawyers Explain

The Burden of Proof in a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Referee Hearing

Performance Appraisals, Performance Evaluations and Character Evidence at a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Hearing -  Experienced Unemployment Lawyers Explains Why They Are Generally Irrelevant

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

 

I was Fired - What Should I Say on My Internet On Line Application for Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits?

Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Board of Review - Philadelphia Lawyers Who File Appeals With Unemployment Board of Review

Voluntary Retirement and Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania - Am I Entitled to Benefits if I Retire From My Job?

Should I Resign or Let Them Fire Me? What Happens If I Quit My Job?  What Rights Do I Lose If I Resign or Quit From My Job?

How Do I Complete an Application for Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania Via the Pandemic Portal If I am Self-Employed, an Independent Contractor or a Gig Worker?

 

Unemployment Applications for Self-Employed Business Owners, Independent Contractors and Gig Workers is Now Available in Pennsylvania

 

Overpayments Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law - Fraud, Non-Fraud, At Fault, Non-At Fault- Can I Go To Jail for an Unemployment Overpayment in Pennsylvania?

 

YOU CAN GET PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IN PENNSYLVANIA IF YOUR EMPLOYER REDUCES YOUR HOURS OR MAKES YOU A PART-TIME EMPLOYEE

 

Can I Get Unemployment In Pennsylvania If I am Working a Part-Time Job? How Much Can I Earn in a Part-Time Job Without Losing Unemployment Benefits?

Unemployment Compensation Rules for Pennsylvania Public School Teachers, Administrators, Principals and Employees

What is My Base Year Under Pennsylvania's Unemployment Law?

HOW DO I COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - SOME KEY TIPS

SEVERANCE PAY, SETTLEMENTS AND PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW UNEMPLOYMENT LAW

Forced to Resign:  What Are My Rights if I am Forced to Quit From My Job in Pennsylvania?



Makes it Hard to Get Unemployment benefits in Most Situations

Can I Quit My Job and Get Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania?

This is a very, very common question - especially since the pandemic hit.   Since the burden of proof is 


on you in such cases, and they are very hard to win for anyone, not having an attorney for a voluntary quit case is nearly the same as waving a white flag.  Very, very few people are going to win a quit case without counsel at the Referee Hearing.

These days, it can be a mighty hard lesson when we figure out too late that we were not as "able" as we thought.  Stay safe.

Philadelphia Area Willful Misconduct Unemployment Attorney Who Represents Claimants

Questions?  We will spend 5-10 minutes with you discussing your current work situation, your disability/FMLA leave, your non-compete agreement, your wage claim, your unemployment claim or your potential lawsuit at no charge to you.  Call 610-647-5027.  

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If you are looking for an unemployment lawyer, and live in Malvern, Paoli, Wayne, King of Prussia, Downingtown, Glenside, Doylestown, Radnor, Villanova, Newtown Square, Exton, Philadelphia, Reading, West Chester, Skippack, Langhorne, Haverford, Nether Providence, Broomall, Drexel Hill, Reading or any of their surrounding towns, feel free to contact us vi  our CONTACT PAGE or give us a call at 610-647-5027.  We are always glad to spend some time with folks via a free telephone consultation.

Need an Experienced Lawyer for an Unemployment Appeal Hearing Before a Referee In King of Prussia, Springfield, Bristol, Reading, Lancaster or Philadelphia?