Paoli Unemployment Claim Attorney  

Your Right to Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits

If you need advice about your right to unemployment benefits after the recent loss of a job, or if your application for unemployment compensation has been denied, contact an experienced attorney at the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher in Paoli or five other southeast Pennsylvania locations.

We offer free consultations in unemployment benefits cases, and we accept cases on a contingent fee basis — we only collect an attorney's fee if and when your claim for unemployment compensation is successful.

Filing for unemployment? Call 866-719-5614 for the advice you need.

In theory at least, terminated or laid-off workers are eligible for collecting unemployment except in cases of willful misconduct on the part of the employee. In our experience, unemployment benefits cases can often fall into one of several patterns:

• The employer dismisses the worker for a reason that would support the award of benefits, but opposes the application on the ground of willful misconduct
• The employer fires the worker for a stated reason that is different from the actual reason, which will often support a claim for wrongful termination
• The employer's version of the reason for termination changes between the time of the initial benefits application and a hearing on the employee's appeal

Do You have a Hearing before a Referee? What You Need to Know

We represent clients in unemployment hearings before a Referee. While investigating an adverse unemployment benefits decision, we often find evidence that would support a claim of wrongful discharge, discrimination or employer retaliation. If we find such evidence in your case, you might end up collecting a lot more than unemployment benefits. We handle hearings before referees on a contingency fee basis, which means we don't get paid unless you get paid. Our knowledge of the referee process and how unemployment claims are handled means we can leverage your case, assert your rights, and ensure you aren't taken advantage of.

We represent clients in Chester County and throughout Greater Philadelphia

For additional information about our ability to help you with unemployment compensation and the possible discovery of a wrongful termination claim, contact a knowledgeable employment lawyer at the Law Offices of John A. Gallagher.