Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Unemployment

I was laid off and was about to file for unemployment when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and will have to have three surgeries in the upcoming three months and will be unable to work at that time. I was denied unemployment because I am not able to work because I have a medical issue. What govt benefits am I qualified for? I thought it would be unemployment benefits.


Asked on 12/10/08, 8:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jack Rosenberg Jack Rosenberg, Attorney at Law

Re: Unemployment

You ARE eligible for unemployment unless you are COMPLETELY DISABLED AND UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING. The simple fact that you are going to have surgeries does not mean you can't work such as answer the phone, and receive UI benefits. You must have put on the UI application the information and you misinterpreted what was asked. You need to contact a good UIB attorney like myself immediately to appeal the decision. 770.984.7155

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Answered on 12/11/08, 8:18 pm


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