Can someone qualify for unemployment when terminated?

stlouis4urunowut

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.

mdk

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.

Dan G

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.

de bossy one

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.

Ronald M

isn't that tbe only way you can collect it ? if you quit you can't get it. at least in Maryland it works that way.

dizzkat

"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!

Steven R

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.

jays_mom

Yes, only if terminated..not if you quit...so yes

Valley R

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.

bailey2204@sbcglobal.net

call the unemployment office and ask them you mite

123456789

Not if it was part of any signed contract between you and the company, usually an acceptance letter or in policy manuals. otherwise, yes.

Lucifer Craft

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.

lurk_diggler

Yes,definitely if you are terminated.

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