Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania
''Let Go'' with no real reason given
I have recently been ''let go'' because ''things arent working out''. I understand PA is an at-will state...no problem I accept that. My question is actually this, If you are ''let go'' is that the same as being fired? and also, can I collect unemployment compensation? The only reason i was told that this happened was because I didnt get along with one of the workers and I wasnt as good as another guy who has been doing this work for ten years, compared to my 9 months. Nothing is in writing, there are no disiplinary problems or anything like that...Please let me know...thanks, Ron
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: ''Let Go'' with no real reason given
Sounds like you can collect. Only a firing for cause will allow denial of benefits if you have sufficient quarters into the system.
Re: ''Let Go'' with no real reason given
Being "let go" is akin to being fired. I your case you can draw a fine distinction in that you did not do anything wrong - rather, you just did not match what the employer needed.
As far as you collecting unemployment benefits, the law in Pennsylvania is that you must become unemployed through no fault of your own. Here, the U.C. office will deny benefits if your employer establishes "willful misconduct." This term is defined broadly in some cases. If you have any difficulty with U.C. benefits my office will be glad to help. Call me if you have any questions.
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