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Meshkov & Breslin offers expert representation for social security disability and unemployment compensation cases in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area. We can also help you with employment discrimination and retaliation, family law, criminal defense, and civil rights issues as well.
Social Security Disability
If you are suffering from a severe physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult for you to return to work now and in the foreseeable future, you may qualify for disability income assistance through the Social Security Administration. It is helpful to have an attorney assist you through this process.
Unemployment Compensation
Unemployment Compensation is insurance that helps you replace some income if you lose your job through no fault of your own. In order to qualify, you must have worked for an employer who contributes to the Unemployment Compensation Fund. Employers, by law must withold and submit a percentage of your wages to the Department of Labor and Industry to cover payments.
If you lose your job or your hours are reduced, you should file for Unemployment Compensation. If you are denied benefits and believe you are eligible, you may be able to appeal the decision. Timing is critical. An appeal must be filed within 15 calendar days of the mailing date shown on the determination. Selecting an experienced attorney to represent your interests can make or break the successful outcome of an appeal.
Employment Discrimination and Retaliation
It is unlawful for an employer to make any decisions concerning hiring, promotions, demotions, discipline, and discharge based on an individual's race, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, or age. It is also unlawful for an employer to intentionally harass or to permit coworkers to harass an individual based on any of these factors or to act in retaliation for complaints made by an employee who feels harassed or mistreated based on these factors.
If you believe that your employer has made a decision concerning your employment based on any of the factors listed above, or if you are experiencing harassment relating to these factors, or if you have been retaliated against based on previous complaints you have made in the course of your employment, you may be a victim of employment discrimination. You are protected from this type of unlawful activity under both state and federal laws.
Wrongful Discharge
Pennsylvania law incorporates the doctrine of employment at will. This means that an employer may generally fire an employee for any reason, so long as that reason is not unlawful. If you have been fired for what you believe is an unfair reason, that reason may, in fact, be an unlawful reason, and you may have a claim for wrongful discharge.
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