Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if I am Out on Family Leave?

You Can Get Unemployment Compensation if You Are Out on Family Leave Because of Your Own Serious Health Condition

You are out on Family Leave due to a medical condition that enables you to do some, but not all, of your job duties.  Click Here to learn more.

If I Need to Take Intermittent FMLA Leave to Care for a Loved One, Can I Get Unemployment Compensation?

Unemployment Benefits May Make This More Manageable

You also have a good shot at getting UC Benefits if your FMLA leave is necessary to care for a loved one. This often arises when the employee seeks a reasonable alteration of his/her schedule, and that request is denied.  In such scenarios, an employee will often take intermittent FMLA leave.  If you are an hourly employee and this costs you lost wages, you can apply for and likely will be entitled to UC Benefits.

These can be highly complicated claims, so best to consider seeking counsel if you plan on attempting to navigate these waters.


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John A. Gallagher is an employment lawyer who represents employees in Pennsylvania.

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