Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, News & Press
This recent case should be of great interest to any employers who offer a supplemental unemployment compensation plan to their employees. According to a recent ruling, if that plan pays the equivalent of regular weekly wages, then the employee can’t collect additional...
Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, News & Press
Pennsylvania – In a recent case a worker whose employer falsely promised her health insurance benefits has won her case for unemployment benefits in the District Court. At the time of hire, the claimant was told that she would receive fully paid health insurance...
Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, News & Press
It is a common practice for employers to avoid discharging employees who violate policy if they are receiving workers compensation benefits and thereby working a modified duty assignment, but it is very important that these employees are held to the same standards as...
Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, News & Press
Massachusetts – The Bay State’s unemployment rate has dropped significantly in the past eight years, from 8.2% in August 2009 to under 4% in 2017. Some of the highest rates in August 2009 belonging to the towns of Lawrence, Springfield and Worcester...
Jun 5, 2017 | Blog, News & Press
Over the years, UTCA has grown through the enthusiastic endorsement of our services from word of mouth referrals. UTCA clients are outspoken and passionate about our program and for that we are humbled and grateful. In return, we have now developed a “Client...
