The Importance of Defining âFor Causeâ Termination. Defining what constitutes âfor causeâ is one of the most fiercely negotiated terms in an employment contract. It is equally one of the most heavily litigated terms when it comes to for cause employment agreements. Being charged with a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
Working and SSDI Benefits. Generally, you can't start doing substantial gainful activity (SGA) and continue to receive disability benefits. In a nutshell, SGA means you are working and making more than $1,090 per month (or $1,820 if you're blind).There are exceptions to this rule, however.For SSDI recipients, there is a trial work period during which you can make more than the SGA amount without losing your benefits.n a nutshell, SGA means you are working and making more than $1,090 per month (or $1,820 if you're blind). There are exceptions to this rule, however. For SSDI recipients, there is a trial work period during which you can make more than the SGA amount without losing your benefits.
Basic Guidelines. 1  Earnings less than Substantial Gainful Activity level (SGA) - $800/month ($1,330 for individuals who are legally blind) - no effect on benefits. Note: These are the 2003 SGA amounts, which are adjusted annually for inflation. 2  First 9 months of working: no limit on earnings, and no effect on benefits.