BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.nplspa.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:fd2107c8-0990-49ff-b918-195dc63c4a5d X-WR-CALDESC:This Pennsylvania CLE offers a practical overview of Unemploym ent Compensation law and practice\, with a focus on representing workers a nd claimants. The session walks through the basics of UC eligibility\, com mon separation issues\, and what to expect procedurally—from filing a clai m through appeals and hearings before the Referee.\n\nAttendees will gain a practical understanding of key eligibility concepts such as willful misc onduct\, voluntary quit\, and availability for work\, as well as burden of proof and evidentiary considerations unique to UC proceedings. The progra m also offers practical tips for preparing cases\, presenting evidence\, e xamining witnesses\, and preserving issues for appeal\, drawing on real‑wo rld hearing experience.\n\nThis session is designed for attorneys new to u nemployment compensation practice\, as well as experienced practitioners s eeking a refresher on UC fundamentals and practical strategies for success . The goal is to help advocates feel comfortable navigating the UC system and advocating effectively for clients.\n\nThis presentation provides a 1 -hour Substantive CLE for PA attorneys.\n\nPresenters:\n\nScott L. William s\, Esq.—Managing Attorney—NPLS Bethlehem Office\nManaging Attorney for th e Bethlehem Office\, Scott L. Williams has been an attorney at NPLS for mo re than 15 years\, beginning his career as an MLK Jr. Fellow in a project supported by the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN). Mr. Williams has r epresented thousands of clients in court\, administrative proceedings\, an d through negotiation\, brief service\, and advice. He has served as the F acilitator for the NPLS Employment Law group\, and provides training and o utreach on barriers to employment both locally and across the state. A gra duate of Amherst College and Rutgers School of Law\, Scott has more than 3 0 years of legal experience and is a mentor to housing advocates.\n\nJohn M. Hurtt\, Esq.—Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy—NPLS Pittston Office\nJ ohn Hurtt began working for North Penn Legal Services in 1990. He first be gan as a judicare attorney\, then worked as a contract attorney before acc epting a full-time staff attorney position in 2000. During his tenure at N orth Penn\, he has held positions as the Compliance Manager for the Pittst on Office\, the Managing Attorney for the Pittston Office\, and most recen tly Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy for the program. John is a graduate of the University of Scranton as well as the Dayton University School of Law. He is currently based in our Pittston Office. X-WR-RELCALID:378d1ea4331280ea9df83fc39ed2b672 X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20261101T020000 RDATE:20271107T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20270314T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7879cbd2-b147-48bc-84cd-d0e970d93ba0 DTSTAMP:20260510T220417Z DESCRIPTION:This Pennsylvania CLE offers a practical overview of Unemployme nt Compensation law and practice\, with a focus on representing workers an d claimants. The session walks through the basics of UC eligibility\, comm on separation issues\, and what to expect procedurally—from filing a claim through appeals and hearings before the Referee.\n\nAttendees will gain a practical understanding of key eligibility concepts such as willful misco nduct\, voluntary quit\, and availability for work\, as well as burden of proof and evidentiary considerations unique to UC proceedings. The program also offers practical tips for preparing cases\, presenting evidence\, ex amining witnesses\, and preserving issues for appeal\, drawing on real‑wor ld hearing experience.\n\nThis session is designed for attorneys new to un employment compensation practice\, as well as experienced practitioners se eking a refresher on UC fundamentals and practical strategies for success. The goal is to help advocates feel comfortable navigating the UC system and advocating effectively for clients.\n\nThis presentation provides a 1- hour Substantive CLE for PA attorneys.\n\nPresenters:\n\nScott L. Williams \, Esq.—Managing Attorney—NPLS Bethlehem Office\nManaging Attorney for the Bethlehem Office\, Scott L. Williams has been an attorney at NPLS for mor e than 15 years\, beginning his career as an MLK Jr. Fellow in a project s upported by the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN). Mr. Williams has re presented thousands of clients in court\, administrative proceedings\, and through negotiation\, brief service\, and advice. He has served as the Fa cilitator for the NPLS Employment Law group\, and provides training and ou treach on barriers to employment both locally and across the state. A grad uate of Amherst College and Rutgers School of Law\, Scott has more than 30 years of legal experience and is a mentor to housing advocates.\n\nJohn M . Hurtt\, Esq.—Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy—NPLS Pittston Office\nJo hn Hurtt began working for North Penn Legal Services in 1990. He first beg an as a judicare attorney\, then worked as a contract attorney before acce pting a full-time staff attorney position in 2000. During his tenure at No rth Penn\, he has held positions as the Compliance Manager for the Pittsto n Office\, the Managing Attorney for the Pittston Office\, and most recent ly Deputy Director for Legal Advocacy for the program. John is a graduate of the University of Scranton as well as the Dayton University School of L aw. He is currently based in our Pittston Office. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T133000 LOCATION:https://tinyurl.com/UCBasics2026 SUMMARY:Free CLE - Unemployment Compensation Basics: Law\, Procedure\, and Practical Tips END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR