Legal Question in Employment Law in Minnesota

Worked for a large regional corporation. Without intention or malice I shared confidential information about an employee to another manager. Other manager knew about the employee and had more negative thoughts, so I clarified it wasn't that bad. Said manager went to my boss that I shared the information. (Hindsight I shouldn't have said anything, it was a lapse of judgement). He also said he feared retaliation if I found out about reporting it. (No reason for that). There was an "investigation" and I was terminated for employee misconduct and denied UI due to "significant misconduct" that hurt the company significantly and was reckless. I don't agree that it was that serious and be denied UI. I agree I was in the wrong. I was a successful 9 year executive with the company and moved my way up, however the last year my position was clearly redundant. It appears this was easy way to remove me without severance, but to deny UI, I'm considering appealing. Please provide info. I've spent last 4 months diligently looking for a new position. We are all males the same age and race, so no discrimination involved. Thx.

Asked on 8/21/15, 9:26 am

David Anderson Anderson Business Law LLC

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There is a very short deadline to appeal

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Answered on 8/21/15, 10:04 am

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