Can I Collect Unemployment if I Quit?
One common question unemployment attorneys regularly hear is whether a person can collect unemployment benefits if they quit their job. The answer to this question is the same as many …
Read MoreDoes Your Employer Claim You Are an Independent Contractor?
Working as an independent contractor can have many benefits. You can decide what work to accept, largely control your schedule, and make other decisions regarding how you earn a living. …
Read MoreYou Can’t Afford to Have Your Unemployment Claim Denied
When you unexpectedly lose your job, it is impossible to know how long it will be before you find new employment. The length of a typical job search depends on …
Read MoreUnemployment Insurance Basics—And Some Common Pitfalls to Avoid
While unemployment rates are decreasing, the need for unemployment insurance still remains. Good people still laid off, even in the best economies. That’s why it’s important for everyone, even …
Read MoreHow Employee Misclassification Can Affect Your Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits exist to help people who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. Typically, these benefits are available to employees whose employers fired them for …
Read MoreCollecting Unemployment Benefits is a Simple Process, Except When It Isn’t
Collecting unemployment benefits is intended to be a simple process that can be navigated by the recently unemployed without assistance. Most states have online access to apply for benefits, …
Read MoreQuit Your Job? You May Be Eligible for Unemployment
Generally speaking, people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own are eligible for unemployment benefits. If—instead of losing your job—you quit your job voluntarily, you will not …
Read MoreFired for a Social Media Post? You Can Fight for Unemployment
Fired for a Social Media Post? You Can Fight for Unemployment
In the current era of rampant social media usage and a divisive political climate, it has become increasingly common for …
Preparing for an Unemployment Hearing in Missouri
An unemployment hearing can intimidate and overwhelm you. By preparing carefully and knowing what to expect, you can increase your chances of presenting an effective claim. An experienced Missouri …
Read MoreWere You Misclassified as an Independent Contractor and Denied Unemployment?
Independent contractors are rarely eligible for unemployment benefits after their job terminates because employers do not pay unemployment taxes for contractors the way they do for employees. Thus, unless the …
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