Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

Hi my friend who was working for 30 years in a company in Pennsylvania and within 2 years he could've retire since he was close to 65 however he was fired from the co.

he started to collect unemployment however government stop him from collecting because his employer was saying that he was not full filing his duty as an employee when he was working that's why he was fired, and that is good enough reason for the government to stop paying him unemployment benefit.

Wouldn't that put your employer in total control of your life since they can do and say anything they want and there is nothing you can do about it.

I was wondering what is the name of this law and whether this is Pennsylvania law or federal law.


Asked on 4/15/12, 1:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Domenic Bellisario Law Office of Domenic A. Bellisario

Employees who are fired are still eligible for unemployment compensation benefits unless the employer can prove the employee was fired for wilfull misconduct. Your friend should appeal the denial of benefits and get a hearing before a referee. Hopefully, it is not too late to do so. Your friend should also consult with an attorney about a possible discrimination claim. Feel free to contact me for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. Domenic Bellisario, (800) 433-9700 or at [email protected]

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Answered on 4/16/12, 5:18 am


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