Legal Question in Employment Law in Michigan

unemployment denied

I was fired from my job of 5 years because I took a day off for personal reasons. I had a perfect attendance record and no write-ups. I filed for unemployment immediately. My determination came back and I was denied because of excessive absenteeism, is also stated that disciplinary action was initiated prior to termination and attendance did not improve. None of this is true. Of course I am requesting a redetermination but is it legal for my employer to lie like that to prevent me from collecting my unemployment benefits? I have been unemployed now for 2 months and I am starting to have financial problems. I definately can prove that they are lying, is this really legal?


Asked on 3/16/03, 11:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: unemployment denied

By requesting a redetermination, you are wasting time. Mail a written request for a hearing before a MESC referee. You ex-employer will then have to provide a witness who must produce records of your attendance. You must attend the hearing. If your recollection of your attendance is correct, and you received no warnings, you should get your benefits.

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Answered on 3/16/03, 9:21 pm


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