Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1

    Default Past Employer Will Not Contest My Unemployment Claim, but

    My question involves unemployment benefits for the state of: Colorado

    I was recently (yesterday) fired from my employer of 3 years for a poor decision that put in question my integrity - my employer was unhappy about having to fire me, so they gave me severence, extended medical coverage, and - in writing - stated they would not contest my unemployment.

    This is my first time filing unemployement so I am unsure if the state can still deny my claim since my employer is not contesting it. I just want to be prepared because it will definitely put a strain on my finances until I'm able to find another job.

    Thanks for any help!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    24,521

    Default Re: Past Employer Will Not Contest My Unemployment Claim, but

    It is a myth that as long as the employer does not contest, unemployment is guaranteed. If you are fired for a reason that disqualifies you for benefits, you will not receive benefits whether your employer contests or not. I have had employees who were denied benefits when I did not contest, because the reason they were fired was a disqualifying reason.

    That being said, poor performance is generally not a disqualifying reason. Without knowing more about what the poor decision was, whether or not you should have known to make a different decision and how it affected your employer overall, it's impossible to make anything more than a guess, but based SOLELY on what is in your post, I'd say your chances are better than not.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Unemployment Benefits: Employer Contesting Unemployment Claim
    By jaya9581 in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-17-2011, 04:10 PM
  2. Unemployment Benefits: What's the Effect of an Unemployment Claim on Employer's UI Rate
    By fishsticks in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 11-25-2010, 06:41 PM
  3. Unemployment Benefits: Kentucky Employer Contesting My Unemployment Claim
    By wall2705 in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 09-30-2009, 04:16 PM
  4. Unemployment Benefits: Employer's Promise Not To Contest Unemployment After Contract Was Terminated
    By CaseyDiamond in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-17-2008, 02:12 PM
  5. Denial & Appeals: Unemployment Claim Denied After Employer Lied
    By anniefahy in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 03-24-2008, 04:48 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources