Unemployment and Worker's Compensation Resources Provided by Willig, Williams & Davidson

Our Law firm, Willig, Williams and Davidson (“WWD”), has put together an extensive 8-page memo outlining important updates and changes to UC and WC that have occurred during the COVID-19 crisis.   In an effort to help break down these changes, they have also created summaries and bullet points for both UC and WC, including a sample letter on how to provide notice to your employer if you believe you are exposed to COVID-19 at your workplace.

• Click Here for an Update on Unemployment Benefits for Employees Working Short-Time 
  • May 9, 2020- This summary contains detailed information regarding partial Unemployement benefits.   
• Click Here for Unemployment Benefits Summary
  • This summary highlights the changes that have been made to UC during the COVID-19 crisis. Including information about enhanced payments, waiving the first week waiting period, waiving the stipulations that relate to being able to work as well as searching for work while receiving benefits and more. 

• Click Here for a Workers Compensation Summary
  • This document outlines the things you should do when filing a WC claim. It also summarizes the reasons that you would want to file for WC.

• Click Here to view a Sample Letter for Workers Compensation
  • This letter should be used to provide notice to your employer if you believe you were exposed to COVID-19 at your workplace

• Click Here to view the full memo
  • This memo outlines the changes in UC as a result of the legislation that was passed due to the COVID-19 crisis. It also explains your rights under WC as it relates to the COVID-19 crisis.

Pennsylvania Unemployment Resources

• To File a Claim for Pennsylvania Residents CLICK HERE
• Information for Pennsylvania Employees Impacted by COVID-19
• AG Shapiro Issues Alert: Watch Out For Unemployment Scams

West Virginia Unemployment Resources

• To File a Claim for West Virginia Residents CLICK HERE
• General Information for COVID-19 unemployment claimants

Ohio Unemployment Resources

• To File a Claim for Ohio Residents CLICK HERE
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19

New York Unemployment Resources

• To File a Claim for New York Residents CLICK HERE
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19

New Jersey Unemployment Resources

• To File a Claim for New Jersey Residents CLICK HERE
• Frequently Asked Questions regarding COVID-19