Don’t Be Denied Unemployment

From DICE, March 16, 2009...

As layoffs mount, more employers are protesting unemployment claims filed by ex-employees, according to The Washington Post. That’s because employers typically fund the state’s unemployment pool and each company’s rate is determined by its history.

After their unemployment benefits are denied, some workers are surprised to learn they weren’t really “laid off .” Instead they were reported as terminated for cause, like tardiness or poor performance. While workers have a chance to protest a denied claim, the process takes time and effort.

If the worse happens to you, make sure you’re prepared to validate your claim for unemployment benefits.

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