If you get terminated from your job for poor attendance, can you collect unemployment??
538996
Yes you can.  In most states, there are loopholes in the unemployment system to help you overrule a disqualification (quitting, being fired, etc.).  Depending on the political party which is in charge in your state, this information may or may not be available through the Department of Labor or in the unemployment compensation handbook which you are given. \n  As an example, in Pennsylvania, the historical trend of helping your family or neighbors do work actually can help you over rule a disqualification.  There is a six times rule where if you you earn 6X your weekly benefit through doing casual employment (painting, lawnwork, roofing, etc.) you can overrule your disqualification.\n  As to medical conditions and the like, many businesses will fight your unemployment in order to keep their unemployment taxes down.  While you may be entitled to the benefits, your former employer may still challenge your claim and force you to go to an unemployment compensation referee hearing.  In that case, you may want to call Legal Services for advice on how to handle the situation.\n  Again, the process of overuling a disqualification is different in every state.  If you can't find your states specific information, try calling your state legislator.  As to calling the unemployment office, you may run into troubles because they may need you to open a claim in order to find out the information.
242728
Most companies will council with you to let you know you are not performing and give you an action plan with sometimes 45 days to meet all the standards.\nIn that case, use the time to find another job and leave before they terminate you.  Their mind fix is to only meet legal requirements. Your are history in their minds already.\n\nIt's easier to find work before termination than to explain why you were terminated.
198091
if you want to get fired you still have to show up to work. By not showing up that is job abandonment. I would just don't try that hard and i guess just be a slacker.
257006
Might be better off to look for a new job...... If you don't make much money at the job you got layed off from you won't make sqaut on unemployment.\n\nI almost think they pay that low just so you will go out and look for a job... I know it's hard to live on that much money... I have been down that road myself.
817216
Unless you have a contract, you are an "employee at will."  What your employer is telling you is that they want you gone, and would fire you except they'd have to pay unemployment for you.\n\nIt's time to move on.
268116
There is nothing really that you can do  You were an employee at will and they are free to do what they want.  If you were fired ad believe you were let go beacuse of your age or some disability, then you can contact the State for assistance.  But it is very unlikley that you have much recourse.
259063
Check with local unemployment office.  Not sure company would have to provide this.
890882
Don't quote me on this but this may be a case where you can quit a job and still receive unemployment benefits.  There are a few circumstances where you can quit a job and still get benefits.  From what you've described it doesn't sound like your employer wants to fire you since they will have little grounds to fight paying you unemployment.  If you apply, whether you quit or are fired, be ready because your employer may fight it.  You'll be extensively interviewed over the phone by the unemployment people.  Then, if your employer decides to fight it, you'll have a three-way over the phone with you, your employer and someone from unemployment.  Be ready because your employer will probably lie to avoid paying.  One time I was fired from a job for one no call/no show.  I got another job for several months but got layed off.  My former employer tried to fight my unemployment claim.  During the phone three-way the b*tch told several lies.  I defeated this b*tch and received unemployment benefits so I wish you luck.
21656
It depends on the laws of the state you live in, the reasons you were discharged, and your former employers history.\nI live in GA. It is my practice to challenge every claim for unemployment. The overall rate I pay for workers compensation is based on the number of claims for unemployment that are made against me. \nCan you still aquire a clearence? Do you mean a security clearence? If you were discharged for being late, not likely. If you were discharged for smoking pot on company property, than yes. The results of some states unemployment claims hearing are treated the same as a court case and are a matter of public record. Some states it is nothing but a private insurance claim.
191634
"until you can get a new job" implies you had a job. Unemployment is just for this. You Work you pay the insurance, now you need to take some benefits from all that money you paid. It is paid weekly and you have to be looking for a job. If you worked under the table then you can't do it, along with some other requirements that you will have to answer questions about to make sure you qualify.
347472
I'm from California so it maybe a bit different.  I got laid off a few months ago and I claimed unemployment.  Just go to your Government website (www.MI.gov) and fill out the claim. You should be good to go.  Good Luck
683049
if you quit, you cannot collect unemployment
216372
I can't answer as to the legality of your situation because I don't know what state you live/work in. But in general, this would not be legal unless there were extenuating circumstances. If you are required to clock in/out and have those records available to you, and you can prove your case, I'd file a complaint with the Labor Relations Board in your state, if you have one (which I'm sure you would). In the end, though, you might lose your job, but then you'll have a valid reason for unemployment benefits. If it turns out to be a discrimination case, you might be able to sue and not have to work again... (well, I'm not really being serious about that one).
860042
Vacation is a benefit, not a right. If you were terminated, sounds like you didn't deserve the benefit.
400082
Depends on where you work, and if your appointment was an emergency. Also depends on the fine print when you signed your application or any other documents. Even a statement on your application such as "_______ co. reserves the right to ________...., by signing you agree to all terms and conditions of employment at _________ co." can bind you to all kinds of rules that you dont know about unless you request all of the literature and actually read it. \n\nYou can't just bring a note and be excused, this isnt high school. employers can fire you for basically any reason, provided it isnt a reason based on discrimination. Even if they want to fire you because of a prejudice (such as race), they will just wait for you to make a mistake then use that one mistake in the report as your reason for being fired. And you cant dispute it because you cant prove otherwise.\n\nFor a lot of places, unless its a life or death emergency, if your absence isnt pre-approved (24 hours in advance usually), then it is counted as a no-show, regardless of whether you called. At plenty of places I've worked the handbook clearly states that after 3 unapproved or unexcused absences, it constitutes strict disapline (such as suspension) or termination of employment.\n\nDont even try to go to court, you arent likely to win. Even if you do win, you will most likely only win enough to pay off your lawyer, cuz it will take such a long time to win. Especially with large corporations, which usually have several lawyers and many loopholes in your employment contract to get them out of just such a situation.
447396
You need to report your unemployment ASAP but you will not receive the first check (if you qualify) for 2 weeks. You have to go through a big process of filing, then the unemployment division will contact your previous employer to determine whether or not they are going to dispute your claim, then you will receive a check if they decide not to dispute. It also depends on the reason you were fired. If you were fired for the reason of Misconduct, you are automatically disqualified for ANY unemployment! Hope this helps.....
579750
Job Abandonment is grounds for termination regardless of their nationality.  (If you didn't show up for work one day, what would your employer do?)  If they didn't give proper notice that they would not be coming to work or didn't notify you of the reason for the absence, I'd find someone more dependable.