collecting unemployment-?

Question

I have reading questions on being fired for no reason. From what I hear if you are fired it is
your fault and you can not get unemployment.
You can only get unemployment for being let
go at your job through no fault of your own like,
company downsizing,company closed up and
went bankrupt etc.
Fired-they see it as your fault,even if your boss fired you for no reason. Is this true in most cases?

Answer 1

I think it depends on the state.

In private industry a company can fire you at will. It's up to you to prove that it was discrimination or dangerous or whatever.

I know in some states for example that if you lose your job due to being a 'whistle blower' that you are protected under the law. There are many exceptions,so it pays to look into it and not automatically assume you can't collect.

In some cases, you can collect after a certain time period or penalty period even if you were fired depending on the circumstance and in others you can challenge a former employer and end up going to a hearing and having someone hear both sides of the story. If you don't show up, however, you forfeit any claim.

Answer 2

As an employer, I have had employees who were release for cause who have been able to claim unemployment. Both sides get a chance to tell their side of the story and then someone at the bureau decides whether you will receive compensation or not.

Answer 3

You can collect umemployment from being laid off or fired. but it depends what you are fired for . Soemthing on your part stupidity wise means no unemployment. on the other hand a misunderstanding or something like htat can result in claiming unemployment

Answer 4

You are always entitled to unemployment, the question is does your employer or the state have to pay for it.