what is the difference between indefinite suspension and termination?

Question

my brother and a few other colleagues got fired, but they classified it as "indefinite suspension" so they are unable to collect unemployment. There has to be a loop hole. Doesn't unemployment insurance come out of your paycheck?? Isn't he entitled to that money should he be let go?

Answer 1

Indefinite suspension can end -- sometime. But until it does, they still count as being a member of whatever group or job -- they can still list it on there resume, for example.

Termination is permanent.

But in the example you list -- they can inform the company that if the company keeps them on indefinite suspension, solely to deny them unemployment compensation -- that is grounds for a lawsuit.

Answer 2

So long as the hours you now work are less than the hours you previously worked, you can get unemployment.
Now if your employer sites your suspension for cause, then your unemployment may be denied, but you can challenge that.

Answer 3

Hmm, clever employer. I should think, however, that your brother should still be able to get company medical coverage and other such benefits. I'd call the local Labor Board.