Legal Question in Discrimination Law in North Carolina
I was wrongfully terminated from my job at the beginning of this year....My unemployment benefits have been held up since I was accused of wrongdoing by my consulting companies client. I had documentation to prove otherwise and I submitted it to the employment security commission. I have spoke to the ESC twice and on one occasion the ESC claimed they did not receive any of my documentation eventhough I have fax transmission records which shows different. I was told a decision would be made by the end of April....Still have not heard anything from the ESC and I am out of money to take care of my family.
What should I do? Is there a higher level in the govt I could escalate to that will actually get the job done?
Please help?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Unfortunately, ever since our current Governor was elected and the Division of Employment Security (it is no longer the ESC as it is not a part of the Commerce Department) is moving much slower and I believe that was by design. Unfortunately, patience for their slow process is the only thing I can advise. You should prepare yourself that you might be denied and you should appeal that decision ASAP after you receive it if, you were denied.