Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania

Getting fired and still collecting unemployment

My manager gave me an annual appraisal in the beginning of February, that wasn't satisfactory and he told me I had 3 months to improve. In the beginning of March, he fired me. I want to start collecting unemployment but I'm not sure I can since I was fired. What are my options and how do I prove that it wasn't a fault of my own and I wasn't give the full 3 months to improve? Legally, am I owed the 3 months to improve?


Asked on 3/06/08, 9:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Solomon Weinstein Solomon Weinstein, Esquire

Re: Getting fired and still collecting unemployment

As long as you were fired through no fault of your own you should be entitiled to unemployment compensation. If you committed willful misconduct then the answer would be different. Sounds on the fact available that you should file for unemplyment. If the employer contests it you can go to a hearing. If you would like to schedule a consultation to discuss further you can contact my office.

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Answered on 3/06/08, 10:40 am


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