Q: Can I be denied unemployment after being fired from a job that I had for 25 years?
A: As an employee who was employed in Pennsylvania for 25 years you are entitled to unemployment compensation if your employment is terminated unless you are determined to have engaged in wilful misconduct. Even if you are initially denied unemployment benefits, you should consult an attorney. We are frequently retained to represent employee claimants at Referee's hearings and many times are able to reverse an Initial Determination denying benefits. If you are required to attend a Referee's hearing we strongly encourage you contact an attorney to review the situation so that you have someone on your side looking out for your interests.
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