Do i still qualify for unemployment if I was terminated from my job?

Question

I was terminated from my job of 2 years, due to lack of performance. I am curious if i still qualify to apply for unemployment or not? I live in MD. PLease help!

Answer 1

You will have to check your own state, but termination must be through no fault of your own to collect unemployment insurance.

The standards are designed to ensure funds for people who need it due to circumstances, not because they either had poor work performance or just want to stop working, or just want to work somewhere else and need something in the meantime. The system (paid for by taxpayers) is not designed to subsidize these types of actions.

Answer 2

Probably, but it depends on the terms of your termination. If you were in management, you may not be able to get any unemployment. You WILL have to wait for 12 weeks to collect it, from the time you file for it, purely because you were terminated.

Answer 3

First step - apply for unemployment IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT DELAY! The sooner you apply, the more $ you will potentially be qualified for should your case be decided in your favor!
If you just sit on your behind and worry about this, you stand to LOSE $!!!!!

Answer 4

In many states, you are not eligible for unemployment if you are terminated "for cause". 'Lack of performance' may or may not fall under 'for cause'. More details are needed for an accurate answer.

Answer 5

I don't know about MD, but if it was for lack of performance, then it was pretty much your fault.

I mean, sorry, but why should you be rewarded for NOT doing a good job?

Answer 6

Yes. You do not qualify if you quit. You need to apply asap.

Answer 7

You should be qualify as long as you did not quit.