Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Termination and Unemployment Paid
If I get fired by my employee because I did soemthing wrong, will I still be able to apply for unemployment paid for six months?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Termination and Unemployment Paid
If terminated by "employer" for "wrongful conduct", can be turned down for unemployment benefits. You can always apply. "Wrongful conduct" special definition.
Re: Termination and Unemployment Paid
The CA Unemployment Insurance Code and administrative decisions interpreting it set out the rules for qualification. The reason you were fired will determine if you qualify. If you were fired for simple negligence or incompetence, you will qualify. If you were fired because of wilful neglect of duties or active misconduct, you will not qualify.
Re: Termination and Unemployment Paid
If you are fired for misconduct, NO. If a mistake or poor performance, then yes.
Re: Termination and Unemployment Paid
It depends what that "something wrong" is. If it's a deliberate act like punching the boss in the nose (I'm not suggesting that), or stealing the payroll, it will be denied. In any case, you can always apply for unemployment compensation. Whether it's granted is another thing.
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