Laid-Off, Fired or Quit
Do You Qualify to File for Unemployment?
You could be laid off from a large company, laid off from a small company, “let go,” you could be employed seasonally and be laid-off for the winter. You could quit or you could be fired…what then? Do you still qualify?
Joblessness is reaching epidemic proportions and cutting across all demographics. Before you waste your precious time trying to file an unemployment claim find out if your jobless situation entitles you to apply and receive benefits.
There are plenty of closely related situations if you are suddenly out of work and it’s not your fault.
Laid Off from Your Job
Most people collecting unemployment have been laid off from their jobs either permanently or temporarily. Typically, to be qualified to apply for and receive state unemployment compensation you need to have lost your job “through no fault of your own.” Job lay-off is just that—you have been a good employee and had no intention to leave your job at this time, it was the decision of management and nothing personal.
Find Out If You Are Eligible For Unemployment
Click the links below to find out if you are eligible to file for unemployment, depending on your situation:
Can I Collect Unemployment If I Get Laid-Off?
Check Your State
Every state is different. Find out how it works in your state:
You’ve Been Fired
The general belief is that if you’re fired from your job you are ineligible to collect unemployment. In some cases that may be correct. But every situation is different. Most state unemployment offices allow you the opportunity to state your case for collecting unemployment when you’ve been fired. If you can eloquently argue that your being fired from your job was completely unfounded, that you did nothing to intentionally instigate the firing and that you had no intent to become separated from your job under those circumstances, then you could be eligible to collect unemployment benefits.
You’ve Quit
Can you collect unemployment benefits if you willingly quit your job? That depends on a number of factors.
Your state unemployment office will allow you the opportunity to have a hearing on your case. At this point it’s up to you to convince them that your quitting was not your intention, but the result of adverse or unsafe working conditions, abuse and harassment or some other reason that made it a “bad” place to continue working. So, it’s possible to be eligible to file for unemployment if you’ve quit, but you must have just cause.
Available for Work and Able to Work
When you file for unemployment expect your state to ensure you register with a local workforce center. Collecting unemployment is your right, but you must be actively looking for work. Before you can receive any weekly unemployment income you will be expected to attest to the fact that you’ve sought employment and in fact applied for jobs as they become available through your Workforce center.
Union workers often do not have to register with a workforce center.
Check Your State
Every state is different. Find out how it works in your state: State Unemployment Directory
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While there are some circumstances that allow you to quit and still collect unemployment - you have to be very careful. In most cases if you quit and then apply for unemployment - your application will be denied, and in order to ultimately get unemployment benefits you will have to file an appeal. Filing an appeal is often very difficult, time consuming - and uncertain.
A Note on Hostile Work Environments: If a coworker is committing a crime against you, your coworkers, or committing a crime in general - call the police. Just because you are at work does not mean that you have to be subjected to criminal behavior. I'm not an expert on workplace and labor law, but I do know that not all behavior that leads to a hostile workplace is necessarily criminal. For this reason, be careful to not report someone for a crime when they are not committing one.
If you do quit because of your hostile work environment, you have to document everything. You should document all occurrences of your coworker's activity that is contributing to the hostile work environment, you have to document what this coworker does that negatively affects your productivity, and affects your disability. You have to document the times that you have complained to HR / Management about the hostile work environment. If your argument is that your coworker does something that affects your disability, you would be wise to document your discussions regarding this with your doctor, as well as have a letter from your doctor stating that your disability is being negatively affected by your job.
In short:
1. ***You have to document everything*** This means keep track of dates, times, names, notes about what happened, notes about your communications about this matter with management.
2. ***You have to exhaust all options to stay at your job*** Things like: make sure your manager is aware of the hostile work enviroment; ask to be transferred away from this coworker; ask for the coworker be transferred to another dept.
3. ***You have to be able to prove that you are in a hostile work environment*** Get a note from your doctor that your coworkers actions are negatively affecting your disability. Keep a journal of all of the things that the coworker does to you and your other coworker does to create this hostile work environment.
Even after you have done all of these things, you still are not guaranteed to be able to collect unemployment after having quit your job.
Every state is different, but Ohio's unemployment website states that:
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If he/she quits, may the applicant be eligible for benefits?
An applicant's unemployment must not be his/her fault. If the applicant quit a job when the option of remaining employed existed, he/she has caused the unemployment. To establish eligibility, the applicant must show that he/she had "just cause" for leaving the job.
Examples of "just cause" may include such reasons as:
The worker's health was endangered or he/she was physically unable to do the work. The worker notified the employer with a medical statement before quitting and gave the employer reasonable time to find other suitable work for him/her.
The employer refused to meet conditions of the hiring agreement, such as hours or wages.
The employer refused to provide legally-required safety equipment or measures.
The employer required the worker to perform work that violated accepted moral or legal standards.
The applicant must provide information showing that he/she had "just cause" for quitting the employment."
Source: jfs.ohio.gov/unemp_comp_faq/faq_elig_reason.stm
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Anna, I know that you are in a difficult situation, but my suggestion is for you to do everything you possibly can to avoid having to quit your job (and then do some more) because it is very likely that you will not be able to collect unemployment if you quit.
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It all depends on how much you made while working, how much social security you are collecting, and your states laws.
When in doubt, if you get laid-off you should apply for unemployment if you need the help.
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Congratulations on you engagement and upcoming wedding!
Whether you qualify for unemployment - that's a tough one. In some states this may be considered just cause for quitting, and allow you collect unemployment - while other states may not allow it.
Let us know what you find out.
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I quit my job in Ga to move back to my home in NC d/t my significant other being transferred to Indiana. And we lived in our motorhome so when he left I would have had no place to live. I had a home in NC so I decided to come home. NC did not consider that reason enough to quit my job and denied me unemployment benefits.
Be sure you check with the state you are moving to as well as where you currently live before you quit .
Maybe.
When in doubt, if you get laid off you should apply for unemployment if you need the help.
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Many states have seasonal unemployment programs, or partial unemployment programs. You should go to the unemployment office and make apply if you need the help. Explain your situation to the unemployment counselor and they will establish whether you qualify, and they'll let you know if they have any seasonal or temporary unemployment programs.
Let us know what you find out.
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You may qualify for unemployment if your employer doesn't state that you were fired for cause. You should apply for unemployment benefits if you need the help.
As for his threats to sue you, etc. - while I am not a lawyer, and you should seek professional legal counsel for legal matters - it sounds to me like he has no grounds to sue you for posting a review - as long as it is truthful and accurate. There are libel and slander laws that govern what you can and cannot say about people - but here again - I am not an attorney.
It sounds like you might not have been the person that the complaint came in about - and may have been venting displaced frustration in your review. I know it is frustrating, and I know where you're coming from -- it stinks. Call your old boss up and try to patch things up, stay on the on-call list if possible, and then apply for unemployment if you need the help.
Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.
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If ultimately I get denied unemployment from this current company, could I collect from my last job which ended 7 months ago? I know they will not contest my unemployment because I was legitimately laid off. Also, when I filed unemployment, it listed both companies that fall under my eligibility. Please any help with an answer would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you
In most cases your most recent employer, and the reason you are no longer with them - the reason for your being unemployed - is used to determine whether you are eligible for unemployment.
You should go ahead and apply for unemployment if you need the help. State labor laws vary widely, and you still may be able to collect unemployment. For example, some states require that employers go through very specific steps like warnings, reviews, probationary periods, counseling sessions, etc - before they fire an employee.
Good luck. Let us know what happens.
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It sounds like you may not be in the safest of work environments - so a job change may be in order.
What I would suggest is that you look for another job, while you still have this job. Don't quit your job until you have a new job. Don't quit your job and count on unemployment being there.
While I sympathize with your situation - the rules with regards to collecting unemployment after quitting your job are very strict. These types of things are often decided on a case-by-case basis, and the decision you get could change depending on who is working that day.
While you're looking for a new job, you need to keep a journal of notes about your workplace, and all of these unsafe situations for you to use in the event that you are not able to find another job and have to quit without another job lined up - and then go to file for unemployment.
I hope this helps. Keep us updated on how it works out for you.
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Did you have an employment contract? What are the terms of your employment contract? This may govern the terms and circumstances under which you can be terminated.
You should apply for unemployment if you need the help. Without knowing more about your situation, and especially since you were "terminated without any stated reason", I think that it is unlikely that you will get denied unless your employer directly challenges your claim.
New York Dept. of Labor states:
"You may be eligible for benefits if: [...] You were discharged or fired because you were unable to meet employer performance or production standards, or you were unable to meet employer's qualifications for the job."
Source: www.labor.state.ny.us/ui/claimantinfo/beforeyouapplyfaq.shtm#1
Good luck. Let us know what happens.
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State laws and regulations differ on whether you can collect unemployment during maternity leave. In most states, you will be ineligible for unemployment benefits while on maternity leave.
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Some states may allow you to collect unemployment at the same time that you collect social security - but the fact that you are collecting social security will reduce the amount that you will collect - It may even make you ineligible for unemployment.
As far as being offered a different job that you don't want - this may affect your ability to collect unemployment because it may be seen as 'refusing to work' when offered a job.
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Your monthly pension may reduce the amount of unemployment benefits that you qualify for, or totally make you ineligible.
If you need the help, you should apply and let the unemployment counselor make the determination about whether you are eligible, and for how much.
Good luck.
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Have you looked into medical disability through your employer, into any disability insurance plan that you might have, or looked into Social Security Disability?
If you are permanently disabled from your current job, and this injury/disability prevents you from finding similar/same type work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability. Here's their official definition of disability:
""Disability" under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:
You cannot do work that you did before;
We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death."
Source: http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify4.htm
Good luck.
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In most cases you will not qualify for unemployment if you quit. Each state determines this differently.
My best suggestion to you is to start looking for a job, while you are still working at your current job - and switch jobs when you get a new one.
Best of luck,
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If you work 40 hours per week, that is considered full-time employment.
This sounds like you may be working at a seasonal or temporary job, which may affect your unemployment eligibility, depending on your state.
If you are getting laid-off you will most likely qualify for unemployment.
Good luck.
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I am sorry to hear that - it sounds like you are in a tough situation.
Have you made your concerns known to the Human Resources department at your company? If not, you should.
Are you in a union? If so, have you talked to your union representative about this? If not, you should.
Did you have an attorney to help you with your initial workmens comp case? If so, you should consult your attorney about your situation.
While this certainly *sounds* like you have cause to quit your job in such a way that you would be eligible for unemployment - I cannot be sure.
Different states treat these cases differently - so this very much depends on which state you are in.
My suggestion is to protect you health first, regardless of how your actions will affect your eligibility for unemployment. I know this may difficult, but without your health you have nothing.
I would suggest the following:
1. Talk to your HR dept. about your situation.
2. Talk to your union representative about your situation.
3. Consider filing another Workmen's Comp claim in order to get put back on light duty.
4. Don't do anything on the job that will jeopardize your health.
5. Consider making an unsafe workplace report to OSHA - the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.
6. Start looking for a different job, in your time off.
7. Avoid quitting your job unless you absolutely have to in order to protect your health.
8. If you get fired or laid-off, then file for unemployment immediately.
Good luck. Let us know how this turns out, as knowing what to do in your situation can really help others, too.
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You should apply for unemployment in your current state of residence, and explain this to your unemployment counselor.
They may have to file an inter-state unemployment claim for you.
Good Luck!
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Depending on your state, you may qualify for unemployment benefits due to the significant decrease in your hours and pay.
They definitely owe you the vacation time that you've accumulated.
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In many/most states churches are exempt from paying into and participating in the unemployment insurance program.
If your employer (and you) did not pay into the system, you are ineligible to collect benefits.
If you are unsure - and whenever you are in doubt about whether you qualify - I suggest that you go ahead and apply for the benefits, if you need the assistance. The unemployment office will determine whether you are eligible or not.
Good luck.
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This clearly sounds like a case of you being let go / laid-off because of no fault of your own. You should be eligible for unemployment.
Good luck,
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I am not familiar with this arrangement, and this a question best asked of one of your local unemployment counselors.
If the money is for room and board, and you are not running a business for the purposes of charging for room and board - I think you would be eligible to collect unemployment. But, like I said - check with your local unemployment office.
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In most cases, if you voluntarily quit your job, you will be ineligible for unemployment.
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Pensions certainly do affect your eligibility for unemployment, as well as the amount of unemployment benefits you can collect.
With the relatively small size of your mom's pension - I think she will still be able to collect unemployment, and the amount she gets won't be reduced very much.
Let us know how it works out.
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You have to be laid-off or let go from your job due to no cause of your own.
In most cases where someone is fired, the employer generally fires you for a reason, or 'cause'. These things include poor performance, tardiness, absenteeism, insubordination , failed drug test, etc.
In most cases you will not be eligible to collect unemployment if you are fired for cause.
If you were fired for 'cause', your employer can block you from getting unemployment.
If you didn't do anything wrong to get fired, I would suggest that you apply for unemployment.
Good luck,
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i worked for ten yrs ay a company and was let go. I've never been unemployed, also started a small business last year and drew an EIN#, and sales tax ID#. My sales were very minimal in fact, I didn't sell more than $200 this yr. when I filed my claim they asked if i was engaged in any businesses that may bring me income. I said "yes" because I didn't want to be seen as not being forthcoming(in case they ran my SSN)and found the EIN#. Now I have a bunch of papers requesting info that I dont have. I haven sold anything since the begining of the yr. I was told to claim, got the letter telling me that i'm entitled to the max benifit. however, everything would be withheld pending an investigation. how do I fill out the papers so that I'm not disqualified??? should have said yes? Since I did already, can I recind it?
Your best bet is to go talk to your unemployment counselor, or se someone in the office and explain your situation to them and let them help you.
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You will have to file in CA since that is where you now reside, and they will have to file an interstate claim with your previous state.
You should file in order to find out, and I would apply in person.
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just to let you know, my Wife and I had to quit our jobs in California to move to Texas to care for her elderly Mom and Dad. I filed for unemployment WITH THE State I had previously lived in. So FILE your claim with the state you were working for, DO NOT file with California! It will make it more difficult. Also, state the reason you left was to care for your parent and taking a leave of absence or ONLY 1 of you going to California was not an option. A leave of absence is a short term fix to a long term solution. I was denied the first time and had to appeal it. I finally got it because the judge state that BEcause a Husband Wife being seperated would cause an undue hardship and sided in my favor. Best of luck to you and I know it can become VERY challenging in caring for someone. God Bless.
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How did you leave your last job? Were you fired? Quit? Under what circumstances?
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Unemployment is to replace income earned from a job that you lost due to being laid-off.
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per week. I have heard that if your wages drop more then 25% then there may be eligibility. Is that true?
Have your hours been reduced to less than full-time? If they have - you can file for unemployment in CO. Here is what their website says:
"If you are unemployed or if your work hours are reduced to less than full time, you may file a claim for benefits."
This looks like a grey area that is not fully explained on their website.
It sounds like you are still working full-time, but the terms of your employment have changed (no overtime now) - and your income is lower as a result.
Unemployment benefits are not meant to replace overtime wages, so my thought is that it is unlikely you will be eligible.
In the end, when in doubt, and if you need the help - you should always file, so you can get the official word from you state's unemployment office.
Good luck. Check back in and let us know how it turned out.
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I do understand that consideration and payment of benefits will not be retroactive but could start in the near future.
What would be expected of a job search by me if an application is submitted?
Thank you.
I have fixed expenses and need a fixed income not one that can be $1,500 to 3,000 a month. We only get paid 30 days after billing to customer. I have a house payment; this is not what I interviewed for or agreed to when I took my 1st position with company almost 2 1/2-3 yrs ago. Do I qualify for benefits while I look else where?
I was laid off work in Jun 2008 after 4 months with the company. I filed for unemployment but quickly found a job a week after. I then worked for that company from July 2008 and quit Nov 2009. Could I still file for unemployment? My reason for quiting my job was because of childcare.
I left my job in Illinois in order to move to Alabama to be with my boyfriend. This was at the end of March 2010 and I have been actively looking for a job since with no luck. Do I qualify for unemployment or food stamps or any kind of financial help? I worked at previous company for almost four years and left on very good terms.
I know he should qualify for unemployment since he's being laid off, but would he be able to collect the unemployment while collecting his pension if the difference in income was large enough? And when would he be eligible? After the severance period is over? Should he apply now?
I asked my boss to come in two hours late on Friday September 24th 2010. He immediately yelled at me that he was going to cut my pay if I went. I told him I cannot afford to have my pay cut.(he didn’t give me another choice). Finally I told him that maybe he should find someone else. So, I gave him two weeks’ notice and I quit.
I only ask for time off when it is a must. I only take a sick day when it is a must. I’ve taken one vacation that was more than 10 days since I’ve been working there; almost 3 years. I am still earning the same salary when I started, so as cost of living gets higher I'm actually making less money.
I have been very patient with all the yelling, the threatening, the insults, and blaming me for anything; only to find out it was not my fault, and using inappropriate words(cursing and swearing), embarrassing me in front of other people, without so much as an apology. I have continued to work there, because of my responsibilitie s to my family.
I was very intimidated by my boss. From where I came from (Africa), I was raised to be submissive to an elderly person especially to a priest. I was scared to tell him how I felt. Most of the time he is in a bad mood. He never properly greets me, and he constantly calls my personal cell phone and yells and hangs up. I was so stressed and terrified by him that I believe it started to make me ill. I never knew what would trigger him to get mad. Working with him was the worst experience I have ever had.
Now, I believe that my former employer has resisted my claim for unemployment. The unemployment service informed me that there is an-issue with my claim. It has been two weeks since I quite. I worked DC area. I am worried that I might not get the check in time for my mortgage. I left a message to the person who is handling my case. I am wondering what to expect. I am worried. HELP
Thanks!
Please let me know of any information or suggestions you may have.
Thank you.
Thank you for any help you can give.
2 days prior to relocating we found out that I would not be able to work remotely from home as initially planned without going through an assignment from a temp agency first due to legal obstacles.
While working as a consultant through the temp agency the MA company announced layoffs for this Dec and thus could not justify keeping me on board any longer as a temp / cosultant.
Does this qualify for unemployement and if so do I file in MA or in AL?
Thank you.
I have a question about unemployment benefits. My father was a truck driver for 16 years for a truck driving company located in Texas. Until recently, he got charged for DWI and his commercial license got suspended. He let his supervisor aware of the situation and was told that they will try to find him a job within the company that was did not require being a truck driver. When he reported to the job site on Monday to check what job positions they had for him they let him no that there were no openings. His supervisor made him sign a packet stating it was his benefits package that he was going to be sent for having worked there. My father wrote a statement in a letter indicating that he was being let go because he longer had a license required for the position and that the company no longer had a job position for him. He was under the impression that he was not voluntary resigning; however, within the packet, there was a form that required for him to sign that stated that he had "voluntary resign" My father having obtained only a middle school education and being a migrant did not understand what he signed. The employment office stated that his employer stated that the reason is considered "quit-personal reasons". Please try to advise me to see if there is anything that we can do.
Thank you.
Eva
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If they are offering severance - that means that they plan to either fire you or lay-you-off. Many companies will make these drastic changes as a way to drive employees to quit - so that they do not have to pay unemployment.
Don't quit!
If they are offering severance, you can negotiate the terms of your layoff.
Before you start to negotiate the terms of your layoff, ask them to reconsider. You both (employer and employee) should brainstorm any possible way to keep you in your job.
If there is no possible way for you to stay on your job, you should negotiate the terms of a 'Separation Agreement' (which is essentially a legal contract governing your termination from the company) and ask for:
1. More severance. Ask for 1-2 weeks of severance per year of employment. You have devoted a lot of your career to being a faithful and productive employee, and they should offer you severance pay that reflects your contributions to the company, and the time you spent there.
2. Ask for a positive letter of recommendation to give future prospective employers, and for them to give you a good reference to any people who may inquire in the future.
3. Ask for a letter of layoff that states that you were laid-off from the company for no fault of your own, but because of changing circumstances at your company, beyond your control.
4. Ask for them to agree to not challenge your ability to collect unemployment benefits.
You should get all of these points in writing in the 'Separation Agreement'.
When you get the separation agreement in writing, you should take your time to read it completely and understand it. If you have access to an attorney (via friend, relative, etc.), then you should ask them to review it for you before you sign it. If you don't understand it, or it doesn't state what you agreed on - then don't sign it. Don't ever take their word on it if they say "Don't worry about that - that just means blah blah blah," or "Don't worry - it says what we agreed on..." Because once you sign it - it is binding.
But, Above all else -- don't quit your job! Don't resign from you position!
I hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.
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Thanks David
I have several quest5ions:
1. Do I consider myself "fired" or "laid off" from my short-lived, recent job? (for future interviews and for filling out unemployment form)
2. ODJFS said that I could fax the proof I have that my employer of 15 months was breaking many insurance laws. However, the employer will be provided with anything that I send to ODJFS, thus giving them a heads up. Should I fax that information or wait until my appeal gets to the point where we have an in person hearing? The problem is, I really need the income now.
3. Should I hire an attorney? If so, how much can I expect to have to pay?
Thank you for any input you may be able to provide.
How can I make sure that this HR person is telling the truth? Should I ask them to put this in a contract?
How can I know if this is true? If I sign a mutual consent form this is almost like quitting. Although this option would be better because I can tell future employers I quit rather than I was fired.
Whats the best way to verify that? Make them put it in a contract?
Thank you for your time,
Donnie
I filed a new claim for UE and was told that based on the information I provided, I may not be eligible to file a new claim and to contact the "claims line".
Could it be that I was not employed for long enough to file a new claim? My employment lasted for one week shy of 6 months.
Any info would be helpful.
Thanks.
I was working the last three years under temp. agency for one company. FEB.8/2011 I got laid-off because of slow biz. And I applied unemployment benefit. However, they told me, you are not eligible.The reason told me you were temporary employ. So my question is if you work for temp agency you couldn't be qualified for unemployment benefit? Thanks FM from MN
I have an employee who is now unable to work his regular scheduled hours. If I fire him because of it is he still eligible for CA State Unemployment?
Amy H in New Jersey
Ive worked at my job for 6years as an unlicensed nurse, doing the duties, charting med passing and treatments and competent in everything i was assigned. may be irrelevant but i also got employee of the quarter last winter. and my facility hired me knowing of my lack of license as we are a licensed facility to have med passers who are unlicensed pass meds who are trained.
Now a D.O.N. (Director of nursing) needs an r.n license to be a proper or acting D.O.N. my d.o.n. is an l.v.n. so she doesnt have the license to perform her title and duties yet holds her position and title (sound familiar?). again been there 6yrs and she hasnt attained her license and my lack of license was never an issue.
unprovable speculation as to why this mess happened-
(speculation ahead could be irrelevant but if not the situation stands the same)
Another unlicensed nurse stirred shook and basically blew up the pot and upset some high positioned management. in order to get her out they used her being unlicensed as the target to strike. but they needed it to make it with all unlicensed nurses in order not to be so obvious in their moves.so on in the middle of jan they made the rule that unlicensed nurses werent allowed to work in the department anymore. and gave 2 1/2 months to take the test (which costs 350$ total to take not sure if that's relevant).
i asked for an extension and my test date is. scheduled but they denied it april 1st was the deadline my test date is end of may. now of course i should get my license that's granted and 6yrs ive had to get it, but it was never ever ever an issue until that problem happened.
so i was offered a position with the same wage, but 10 less hours per week and change of duties to cook, do laundry, and clean which is not what i was hired to do and what i didnt go to school for, which i think falls under loss of skill as suitable to not accept the position. adfdff now it was mentioned i would have to sign a letter of resignation which will greatly diminish my chances of ui benefits.also going on call will basically have me accept the loss of skill which will hurt my case
i have no true ill feelings for this workplace but if im entitled or have a good chance for ui i feel inclined to pursue it. i dont want to burn bridges but my company is notorious for denying and trying to get out of ui but i have a family to look after and my interests. my savings can only get me by for so long.
so the dilemma is pursue ui because i have a good shot? or dont pursue ui and take the on call position.
im pretty torn in the decision, if ui was a clear choice i'd do that 100% but because im not sure of how good a chance i have i run the risk of burning my bridge AND not getting ui. if i have a greater chance of getting ui then i will do it, if i dont have a good chance for ui maybe i shouldnt burn my bridge and go on call so when i get my license i have my foot in the door.
sorry for the long read, hope it makes sense, but for the sake of clarity this is the essay i've made. lol
thank you for your input.
much respect,
Bob(not real name, but we need some kind of alias in all of this confessions of an unemployed employee
btw how long do i have to file for unemployment?
p.s.- i havent gotten anything yet or signed anything but im supposed to pick up all my checks today
I dont know if my letter went through yesterday so please forgive me if im repeating myself!I have been working for my boss for 10 yrs now up until 7months ago when i had a heart attack on the job and was in the hosp for 7 days now havd a defibulated pace maker!My bosses older son visited me there and home and my boss and i and his son kept in touch we each other!He said i still had my job and my doctors said i could go back by feb. my boss called and said as long as the drs said i was well enouhgh!He said we will talk and find out the hrs and days i told him the same as before with just 4 days instead of 5 he said ok!i told him im in exellent healt ready willing and abel! So by feb i called him an asked him when i can come back and he said they were to slow and he didnt need me now:( Sorry to say but ive have worked there so long i know it wasnt that slow!But any way that doesnt matter now he told me maybe in the spring or most likely by summer.so i said i would call him then and he said no i will call you!well so i filed for unemployment til then and i recieved my first ck only to have a letter a week or so later from the labor dept telling me that my boss said i Quit!My question is how can he lie like that and can he get away with that?I luved working there and was so ready to go back:(If i hadnt had the heart attack i would still be there til i was old and tired! Can you please help and respond!Oh sorry i also receive ssd..Thank you so much for your time and patience Carolyn
I am not collecting compensation for the PTSD as of this date, but have been diagnosed with PTSD and some of the aspects of my job are affected.
Do I have anything to be worried about? I am nervous about my phone call next week that they will take away my unemployment. I am only working a few hours a week and it is not enough hours or pay to live on.
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Do I have grounds to reopen my prior claim and would my present employer get charged in any way if they laid me off since I would be reopening my prior claim under tier 1.
Last October, I began suffering from Celluitis. I had to miss several days in October and the doctor advised me I could return to work abot 5 days after I initially got it. I was still in a lot of pain and had trouble sleeping. In a couple of cases at work, I was verty tired to the point of falling asleep. I advised the Supervisor of my problem. Well, this happened a couple of times and the Supervisor wrote me up on each instance. As of januiary, theissue with celluitis got better and the issue with nodding off got better since I have been able to sleep normally. Yesterday, the same supervisor has me listen to a call where she believe I was not responding properly while on a call with a customer. Although I did hear an instance or two of me not responding right away, I kow I was not sleeping. I actually remember the call, and the call was resolved. I am a big guy and normally breath sort of heavy as a norm. She pointed that out on the call anmd I had to remind her thatthat is normal. We listened to other calls and lo and behold, the breathing was normal. Well, to make a long story shirt, she sent that call to our HR department. Since I am on a "final" warning, this may cause me to be terminated. If termination occurs, would I be eligible for unemployment? I worked at this company for 6 years.
About a year ago I began having issues with tardiness during the month of September. I was put on warning and then went to the doctor where I was diagnosed and put on meds October 2 and I got on FMLA at work. I discussed it with my boss and said that the tardies were a part of that too, should I have my doctor send something about that. She stated that it wouldn't matter because i was already on warning and it was already on my record. (In hindsight, knowing more about FMLA I should have, because one has 30 days to produce documentation. She should have, and may have, known this.)
I was just let go because I had been tardy again. Other employees have stated that they feel that my boss was out to get me and did not treat me the same as other employees. They feel as if she was harder on me even though I worked harder than others and they have insinuated that they feel that I was almost forced out because other areas in the company and other supervisors are much more lenient about tardies and don't consider 10 or 11 minutes to be tardy.
Can I receive unemployment benefits?
i was wondering if i can get Unemployment benifit?
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My job is relocating almost 2 hours from where i live, i will not be able to transition with them. They have asked me to give them a resignation letter. I would like to know if I should do this or If i should let them fire me or lay me off? I would also like to know if they are going to contest the unemployment benefits, should i still apply and what are my chances of recieving benefits? Thanks I am in NY!
Do I quit and would I be able to collect unemployment? There is no short term disability in this state. I have also been looking for another job but have not found one as with a lot of other people in todays economy. Thanks
My company recently laid me off, but tried to resend it due to increase in volume. I choose to let them lay me off still because the job is unstable and stressful not knowing when you will be let go. Can I receive unemployment?
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My Question: When filing my claim, what language should I use to describe my separation (and be truthful) such that I do not trigger an appeal? Layed off, mutual separation, position ended, etc?
I have been working at a job for almost two years it will be in august and I have complained numerous times to my boss about how I feel I was being harassed by another co-worker who is always staring at me and saying things to me under breath about thinking I want her boyfriend that works there with us also. The claim that she is claiming is so untrue. She has been told by the boss numerous times to stop and she still does it. It kind of makes me feel like I don't want to even come to work at times because of this co-worker. I'm also pregnant and cannot be around negativity and stressed out. The job is at a cleaners and it also be hot in there. So I was wondering If I was to quit could I file for unemployment just until I found me a new job or that isn't a good enough reason to file for unemployment?
Thanks.
1. i have been out of work since 2007 (ma.)
2. i quit, but it was a sales position and they were changing the pay structure.
3. not sure if the company is in business anymore..
i relize that there are negatives here, but am i wasting my time?
thnks for any help..
Can I quit my current job and go back to the restaurant part time until they close again in october and then collect unemployment until i find something else or they re- open?
I am in NJ
I am thinking of quitting the job to file for unemployment with reasons that the job is too far and not enough hours to even cover my gas let alone my rent and utilities.Please i don't know if i would be qualified under this circumstances.Thanks.Also note i have only worked less than a month in this company.Will i still be qualified?
I am currently in the navy and i am going to be getting out in the next couple of months due to the navy down sizing and plan on moving back to ny from california were i am currently stationed. I will be going to school full time using the gi bill, will i be able to collect ny unemployment even if i havent lived there in the past couple of years?
The first call in I had explained to my supervisor that i could not make it to work because of a medical issue i was going through. He totally understood and excepted my excuse for not being able to come in. The second time I had to call in was again because of my medical issue, I explained to him that my issue has be occurring more often and I apologized and said that I plan on seeing a doctor and getting it taken care of as soon as i could.
Well the final reason and decision to why I was suspended was due to calling in to work almost three hours after I was suppose to start. The issue I have been going through is a medical condition which the cause is till unknown, but I am highly allergic to something causing me to break out in sever rashes and hives causing my whole body to become broken out and extremely irritated and itchy. I woke up that morning very early and realized I was breaking out again and decided to take a benedril hoping that by the time i had to go to work it would clear up or at least not be so sever. The effects to the medicine totally knocked me out making me miss work. I called and explained to the supervisor the situation as soon as i could.
I told my employer that in this time off I was going to make an appointment to see my doctor and make sure I got it resolved. I received a phone call from my employer a day before i was suppose to go back stating that the corporate wanted to further continue my suspension for another week and i could come back on the next following Monday.
I did see a doctor and received a letter for my employer stating I was going through a medical condition and that I am being treated for it and to excuse me for the days I had missed. The letter even stated all three days and dates I had missed and was not able to work.
The Monday came and i received a phone call a few hours before I planned on going in, It was the Administrator of the company stating that I was being terminated and I no longer needed to come in due to my attendance record at work. I told him that I had seen a doctor I received a letter to excuse me for the days i missed and that I was on medication to help my condition and treat it. He then told me that he was not fully aware of what was really going on with me, and I told him that my supervisor did. To make a long story short I was still let go from the company due to absences caused by my medical condition that I have been going through. I have to take allergy pills almost everyday to prevent and treat this allergy and at the time when this all started happening I was not aware of the side effects that certain allergy medications had. (Like the benedril).
I feel like I was wrongfully terminated by the company not excepting my doctors letter. I was wondering if a company can even do that considering it was due to a medical condition. I also wanted to know if I could receive unemployment or disability even though I was employed with the company for a little less than four months.
When in doubt, file your claim, give the agency all the facts and await their decision. If you don't agree with the decision - you can always appeal.
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I worked full-time at the college from May 9, 2011 until August 12, 2011 when I was put back on part-time with reduced hours ( 4 hours a week) and reduced pay (greater than 28%). I was aware of the change because it’s been this way for five years with the College. I decided to relocate (almost 2 hours away) to finish my degree and get a better job with full time hours. I filed for unemployment on August 15, 2011. I was accepted for benefits.
I tried to keep my job at the College of the four hours a week, but my Supervisor wanted me to call between 6:00AM and 6:45AM to see if he had work for me. I worked one day with his process. It became evident that I would have to be an hour into my trip to work before I could call my employer if he had work. While working with the College, I was allowed to work at any shift as long as I did not work over 15 hours. I was denied this opportunity for the first time. The only opportunity I was given was 4 hours on Monday.
My supervisor called me and I told him things were not working out and it was not worth the drive to work anymore. He told me I would still have a job over the summer but another individual wanted the job because he lived in the area. I allowed the individual to take my place, and took a leave of absence in September, 2011 to finish school and look for a job.
I was notified about a job in my area in September, 2011 by a painting contractor I worked for. He asked me if I could finish the job and I accepted. The job was for one day, 4 hours of work. A few weeks later, in October, 2011 the same employer called me about another job that was union and paid rate. I accepted the work and worked four or five days in a three week period. The last day I was asked to work by this employer, I accepted and was planning on driving to work the next morning. I sent a text message to the employer’s co-owner to see if I was still needed that morning, he than replied “We do not need you anymore, thanks.”
I was not contacted about any other work since that message I received in October, 2011. I was unable to receive befits after reporting my last week I worked. The painting contractor I did those jobs for in September and October when notified by the unemployment office, stated “He quit and I had continuing work.” However, I was never notified by any other jobs.
I am under investigation for unemployment fraud because of the situation. I thought i had grounds to quit my College job to finish my degree. I also, never quit the painting contractor, he just doesn't want to pay for UC for me. I am a full time student and I applied for over three jobs in my area and didn't get them.
I need help! Am i going to jail??
I have been Tennessee attending school for the past two semesters (with high grades) and still unemployed. My previous employment was in Alabama. Do I qualify for unemployment? How & where?
Since you would probably be quitting your job if you didn't go back - you're chances of qualifying for unemployment would be greatly diminished.
Since you are being given unpaid leave, however - may change things depending on your state.
Your best bet is to go into the unemployment office and talk to them about your situation - you might even qualify now.
At the same time - you should start looking for a new job, as soon as possible - after you've had some time to get over the shock and trauma of being robbed.
Best of luck to you,
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Quoting jessica:
I live and work in OR. I was hired in Aug. 2011 for a permanent position, but was told I would be a temp employee for the first 3 months to make sure I'm a good fit, and as long as there are no issues, I would get benefits and permanent status after 3 months.
The position is in higher education admissions, but has turned out to be very sales-based. I have now worked there for 4 months, and have discovered it is quite common for employees to be let go if not meeting their metrics, both before and after being made permanent. I have not made the sales numbers they require, and it looks like they may not keep me on. I have asked for feedback and done all things requested of me to try to improve my performance.
I have been actively applying for other jobs, but if this job ends before I find anything else, does this count as being laid off, or will I be seen as "at fault" for not meeting their sales metrics, and therefore not qualify?
(Additionally, before I got this job, I was on UI for a year after being downsized from a different job. This was the first job I could get after a year of looking. Does having been on UI in the past influence future eligibility?)
After work this morning, my husband's boss said that he spoke with his accountant and they had decided that they were going to say that his hours being cut was strictly performance based (even though everyone's hours were cut and the boss has been picking up the slack because it's the "slow" season). Will this stop him from receiving unemployment benefits if they lie about the reason his hours were cut?
I have been looking at possibilties of Convention work but its not a consisant job. Can I still collect unemployment on the weeks that I do not work and not file the weeks that I do?
I was working for a company for 15 months... my first job out of college and due to the economy I was laid off. However I found a job that I thought was a great fit for my skill set - sales, marketing and/or communications roles. The position I am currently working is a staffing firm. When I applied I was seeking a business development role, I was made to believe I would be searching find new companies that need temp employees either through cold calling, canvassing or scheduled appointments - the tradional methods. I was under the impression that while it would require part recruiting (50 business development 50 recruiting) to fill the business I have developed and that the position was geared towards a sales role. However I am spending a majority of time (80 recruiting/20 sales). Today for example, I did not have any time to even cold call prospects. Furthermore, I wanted to see if I quit my job at the staffing company which I started (12/12/2012) if I would be able to collect unemployment benefits? I was laid off from my past job and I am just miserable at this current one. It is very difficult to schedule interviews around a 8-5 schedule that I work and since I have students loans and expenses, as do most people, that I need help with while I search for a position? Is there any chance I could qualify for benefits? Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you!
I still work at my job but it went from 3-4 days a week to just 1 day a week @ a maximum of 6-8 hours.
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