Uniformed Services Employment Reemloyment Rights Act
Federal Reemployment Rights of Returning Military Personnel
October 1, 2007
Over 500,000 members of the National Guard and Reserve have been called up to military service following the attacks on September 11, 2001. With the hope that many of these service members will soon be returning home from overseas missions, they will also be legally entitled to return to their old jobs. Read More
Unemployment
New Resource to Assist Domestic Violence Victims with Unemployment Benefits System
July 27, 2010
A new user-friendly resource has been developed to assist domestic violence victims navigate through the unemployment insurance benefits system. Read More
Online Trainings Available
Unemployment Insurance Benefits 101
November 19, 2009
Across New York advocates report a rise in the number of people seeking representation at UIB hearings. This introductory program will cover the basics: benefit eligibility requirements; sources of law; issues that could affect benefits including misconduct, misrepresentation and voluntary termination; preparing your case and your client, and conducting the hearing. Read More