Legal Question in Employment Law in New York

unfair termination and denial of benefits

i had a situation with my manager where i slipped and told him i knew about an affair his girlfriend had had(granted his girlfriend was his employee)he took offense. a few days later i had car problems and was unable to report to work one day and was late another, then i got terminated, as per the employee handbook i followed procedures, and informed him well in advance of my situation. after this they also denied me my unemployment benefits, per the compnay i was fired for misconduct.? is there anything that i can do about my situation?????????


Asked on 12/13/02, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brendan Chao Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counselor at Law

Re: unfair termination and denial of benefits

Did the Department of Labor deny you unemployment benefits? If so you can appeal their decision and have a hearing. At the hearing you can challenge the basis for termination.

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Answered on 12/13/02, 1:09 pm


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