The job I have is a Call Center job. You answer phones. If you don't reach their quality standards, you are put onto a monitoring plan. 2 consecutive months on the plan and you're terminated. Can you qualify for unemployment? I live in NY state.
2007-05-20 17:09:38 · 14 answers · asked by frenchbunnie7 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Well Bunnie..You can qualify for unemployment benefits if you were fired for any reason except any criminal behavior..Also, you can be denied unemployment if you use foul language after your termination..I live in Illinois to by the way..I don't know how they operate in New York but those are the basic standards for unemployment..The company might contest your benefits but in Illinois they usually lose, and you receive a check in about 3 weeks..Your best bet though is to keep it simple, don't say too much, and let them ask the questions because you could slip, and end up forfeiting your rights to compensation..Less is best, and have dignity when the company lets you go..I wish you well, and prosperity in your situation.
2007-05-20 20:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by stlouis4urunowut 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
normally not if terminated. Laid off yes, fired, no. Plus with only 2 months on the job, you wouldnt be entitled to much anyway. The amount you get is determined by your salary and time on the job. A person can be "terminated" for being late..but that would be considered self termination because you broke the rules. So just because you use the word terminated you dont automatically qualify.
2007-05-20 17:13:51 · answer #2 · answered by Dan G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lost your job, apply for unemployment. It's there for you for this time. There is a humongoid pamphlet that the state of MD has for you to download. It says, among other things, that you are eligible if you are out of work through no fault of your own, and are actively looking for work. So it is hard to tell. But you need to apply immediately. If they ask you on the phone, simply say, "I was terminated, through no fault of my own. I am looking for work every day." You might also call and ask your former employer/HR person what they will say to the unemployment people. In many cases, companies say only neutral things to avoid liability, so you would be eligible. So read the pamphlet, apply for unemployment on Monday morning, and look every day for a job you will do well at. Hope they don't delete your question for posting it in three different categories!
2016-05-22 15:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are placed on an improvement plan and then terminated because you do not follow the improvement plan you may not be eligible for unemployment. Due to the fact the employer tried to help you maintain your job, but you were not meeting their requirements they may not be obligated to pay unemployment. You are not performing essential job duties in their mind.
It also depends what your local state requirements are. I would call the unemployment office in NY and ask about the scenario.
2007-05-20 17:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Steven R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply for benefits and they will apy any you may be entitled to. all employment, legal work (not criminal), is covered under the unemployment insurance plans of the state you live in. whether you qualify for benefits has to be determined by the unemployment office. states have different rules and you have to follow them. in texas, if you quit a job, you cannot collect benefits until you have worked another six weeks. if you are fired, depending on the reason, you may or may not be able to get benefits.
2007-05-20 17:17:23 · answer #5 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can qualify for unemployment only if you are terminated for something that is not within your control or you were not given an opportunity to fix your downfalls.
In your case, NO you would not be eligible.
2007-05-20 17:13:18 · answer #6 · answered by ValleyR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are terminated then yes you qualify for unemployment but only if you are terminated/fired. If you quit then it won't apply.
2007-05-20 17:17:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kitarro 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
About the only way NOT to be eligible is if you punched out a boss or stole something.
in this case it was unsatisfactory work performance, so you should be eligible.
You can probably apply on line, so do it ASAP. It takes time to process your first check,so, do not delay.
2007-05-20 18:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by mdk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Wrongful termination" would get you unemployment. If they followed their guidelines as far as written warinings or retraining then they can fight the unemployment. You can try to file for it and see what happens. Good luck!
2007-05-20 17:19:53 · answer #9 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if it was part of any signed contract between you and the company, usually an acceptance letter or in policy manuals. otherwise, yes.
2007-05-22 12:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋