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My husband was recently let go of his company, and we are investigating applying for unemployment. His employer stated that they will NOT contest his unemployment. I have heard, however, that the State can deny unemployment benefits if you stated that the reason for his unemployment was due to "quitting" or "being terminated/discharged". Is this true? Has anyone applied for unemployment, selected either of these two (2) options (quitting or being terminated/discharged), their employer did NOT dispute the unemployment, and you were ultimately denied unemployment benefits from the state (or did you not have any problems with the state at all)? Thanks so much for your help!
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If your husband was laid off/let go, he will be able to collect unemployment. I am on it after being let go last year, and don't remember how I went about applying for it, or what box I checked. I believe everything was done online. I also think most people at this point are eligible for 99 weeks of unemployment. The sooner he files the sooner you will be getting checks. Being terminated for something like dishonesty/theft will oftentimes nullify payments, but I doubt this is your husband's situation. I know so many people who have been laid off, and NO ONE I know was denied benefits.
Laid off because there was not enough work would be the way to go. If you quit you are not eligible for unemployment.
My SIL has been fired several times. If the company your husband worked for won't contest the unemployment, my understanding is he'll get it.
If you say you voluntarily quit - you're not eligible - because you made a decision not to be employed. If you are terminated and it is determined you were in the wrong - the state can deny you.
I would recommend applying for unemployment as soon as possible. I was laid off in July for "lack of work" & I had no problems collecting.
