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  • ELIZABETH M. BESWICK
  • SIMONNE N. ROY
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UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

EMPLOYEES

If you are denied unemployment compensation benefits, you have the right to appeal and have a hearing before a Referee. Be sure to request your hearing before the deadline for doing so expires.

There are many reasons why claims for unemployment compensation are denied. Being denied benefits by the local office does not necessarily mean you won't win at a hearing. Common issues in unemployment compensation litigation are whether an employee has been discharged for wilful misconduct or discharged for other reasons (such as economic reasons) and whether an employee voluntarily quit, or quit for good cause. There are many other issues which could apply to your case.

Unemployment cases are fact-specific, and it is important to go over the facts of your case with an attorney before she can advise you as to the likelihood of success of a hearing.

Please call for an appointment to go over the circumstances of your case.

EMPLOYERS

Attorney Roy provides representation for employers in unemployment situations. If you are considering terminating an employee or have terminated an employee and would like advice, you are invited to schedule an appointment.

Attorney Roy handles employment issues such as:

- drafting of employment contracts and restrictive covenants

- drafting of employee handbooks and employment policies

- avoiding claims of employment discrimination in disciplining and discharging employees

- unemployment compensation disputes (representation of employers and employees at referee hearings and in appeals to the Commonwealth Court)

Please call for an appointment to discuss the circumstances of your situation.