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  1. #1
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    Default Employer Fired Me, Told Unemployment I Quit

    My question involves unemployment benefits for the state of: Illinois



    My employer terminated my position out of the blue and stated it was due to my recent medical problems. I missed a week of work and was unable to work due to an injury. I have medical documention from 2 doctors and provided my employer with this information. Once I was able to work, I returned and worked for 1 week with no problems from my employer.

    The next week, my employer fired me. Stated my absence costed the company money and my performance on the job was now substandard. He refued to answer any of my questions, told me to turn in company property and to leave.

    I filed for benefits the next day. Had to wait almost 3 weeks to have an interview with IDES. Had my interview and told them what happened. They told me that my employer still had me listed as employed with them, and that IDES had to talk to them to see what is going on.

    Well, my ex-employer told them that I just quit and never showed up for work again. A blantant lie. I told unemployemnt that they lied, explained my story again and also asked that she look into my ex-employer's history with IDES. They try to dispute everyone, even employees they have laid-off, and I can actually prove this to be true.

    I'm still waiting to hear back from IDES to see if I'm going to get my benefits or not. What are my chances in this situation of getting denied because of the blatant lie from me ex-employer?

    Thank you

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    Default Re: Employer Fired Me, Told Unemployment I Quit

    Only a guess, but if the employer doesn't have anything in writing proving that you resigned, it's going to be who they believe to be more credible. Your chances are probably better than even.

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    Default Re: Employer Fired Me, Told Unemployment I Quit

    Thank you for replying.


    i am hoping for the same outcome. I really hope they also look into my ex-employer to see that they do deny everyone. The reason why I know it to be fact is because my ex-boss used to give me the forms for denial to proofread and then mail out for him. So I know the actual people they did it to and the crazy reasons they gave for it.

    I guess I just have to be patient and see what happens. I'm probably going to hear from IDES tomorrow.

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    Default Re: Employer Fired Me, Told Unemployment I Quit

    Good luck to you. If you do happen to be denied, you can appeal.

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    Default Re: Employer Fired Me, Told Unemployment I Quit

    So I am still waiting for them to decide if I'm going to get my benefits or not. I talked to the interviewer 3 times now. I asked how long she expected the decision to take, and she said she didn't know. It depends on how heavy her caseload gets.

    I filed on Oct. 28th, had my interview on Nov. 18th. It's Dec. 2nd, ans still no answer? Is there some sort of law on how long they have to determine if I am eligable or not? It's seems way to long to still be waiting around for a decision. I have tons of bills to pay, and no income coming in. Very panicked.

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    Default Re: Employer Fired Me, Told Unemployment I Quit

    Um...not to sound rude...but have you seen how many people are filing for Unemployment across the country right now? You are not the only person that caseworker is working with.....

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