UC Separation Issues Seminar

Nancy Smithbauer will be presenting a UC Separation Issues Seminar. Many employers and claimants have difficulty understanding the process Unemployment Compensation uses to determine an employee's eligibility for benefits after voluntarily leaving or being discharged from a job. This presentation explains how the service center discovers the person quit or was discharged, the fact-finding process, burden of proof, the factors that are considered when making a determination and appeal right. 

Nancy's Bio - Nancy Smithbauer, Workforce Development Representative for Unemployment Compensation has been employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry for 14 years, having been a Claims Examiner for nearly 10 of those years. 

Nancy helps employers and claimants understand the Unemployment Compensation Law and assists with navigating the process to ensure the proper application of the program. She is a member of the Rapid Response Coordination Services Team that provides information and assistance to workers in the event of a lay off or closure. 

Nancy is also a "trouble shooter" for individuals and employers who are in need of assistance with a UC Claim. Her service area spans across 12 counties.