QUESTION
If you are fired from a job and file for unemployment, do you have to give a reason?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Indiana
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When it goes to employer, can they say why. I thought they could only say that you had worked for them.
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Both parties are required to tell the truth. If you do not, you commit a crime. Since you file the claim, you must state reason, and be truthful. Employer may respond or not, if they do respond, them must be truthful.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 3:20 PM
Normally, to obtain benefits, the investigator is going to want to know the circumstances of the separation from employment, from both the employer and employee. If the employee was fired, the investigator will want to know the circumstances to see if there was good cause for the firing or "misconduct" in connection with the employment.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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They can give reason why they fired you, but the reasons to disqualify from unemployment are very narrow, so if you get denied you should speak with a lawyer to make sure you get benefits.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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Nope. They get the right to say if you were fired for cause. If so, you may not get the benefits.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 3:20 PM
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They can say why. Most employers choose to be silent as to reasons to other potential employers seeking a reference.
Answered on Aug 23rd, 2013 at 3:19 PM