I had an appeals hearing for unemployment compensation.  My old employer didn't show.  Does this mean I win?
471210
Normally yes. No one is contradicting you, so you win.
972816
You have to have worked for 6 months and have been laid off. If you quit, you won't get it. If you where fired , they can dispute it.
796499
If you were contract labor and the contract was not renewed, I don't believe you are entitled to file a claim for unemployment.\n\nGenerally, you can only file for unemployment compensation against the organization that PAID into the Unemployment Plan.  That would be your employer.
987415
Yes.\n\nWill working jeapordize the status of your claim for past lost wages and medical benefits?  No.  \n\nWill working jeapordize the status of your claim if you're claiming you're unable to work, and want future lost wages?  Yes.
414890
Unemployment appeals aren't that complicated.  To start it, all you have to do is hand write a letter with your vital information on it saying that you appeal the decision by unemployment, ie. "I appeal the decision made to deny my unemployment benefits....".  That's it to get the ball rolling.  If you can provide solid, pertinent information regarding the matter, then give it.  Otherwise, it's just that simple.
890882
Don't quote me on this but this may be a case where you can quit a job and still receive unemployment benefits.  There are a few circumstances where you can quit a job and still get benefits.  From what you've described it doesn't sound like your employer wants to fire you since they will have little grounds to fight paying you unemployment.  If you apply, whether you quit or are fired, be ready because your employer may fight it.  You'll be extensively interviewed over the phone by the unemployment people.  Then, if your employer decides to fight it, you'll have a three-way over the phone with you, your employer and someone from unemployment.  Be ready because your employer will probably lie to avoid paying.  One time I was fired from a job for one no call/no show.  I got another job for several months but got layed off.  My former employer tried to fight my unemployment claim.  During the phone three-way the b*tch told several lies.  I defeated this b*tch and received unemployment benefits so I wish you luck.
589981
No, not discrimination. Not only did you fail the required background check, you were also late. You did not say if you listed your convictions on your form, but it really does not change anything to help you.\n\n(Added 5/11)\nNever said you were worthless, yes people do change. 7 years after your conviction all is gone. For simplicity sake, when I say “terminate your employment” in my discussion below, you could also substitute “have your employment offer withdrawn”. Your big question is do you have a case for discrimination. The answer is no for several reasons:\n1. Employers have the right to perform background checks at any time during your employment.\n2. Employers have the specific right to make hiring and firing decisions based on background checks. They are not required to wait for the results of a pre-employment background check to make an employment offer.\n3. Employment offers are not normally binding on the employer. If you received a written offer letter you will see all of the outs they give themselves. If you received the offer verbally, it is never binding.\n4. Your employment is "At Will". You do not have an enforceable employment contract with them; they can terminate your employment "at will"\n5. Discrimination only applies to protected classes or to specific characteristics. If your employment was terminated because of your race, sex, etc you would have a discrimination case. Criminal background is specifically excluded from employment discrimination.\n6. You still have not addressed what you said about your criminal background on your application. If you lied on your application they could terminate your employment simply for that.\n7. Even thought they called you before you arrived and so therefore you were not yet technically late, they could terminate your employment for telling them you would be late on your first day. In most jobs attendance is a big issue. They want employees they know they can count on to be there when scheduled. On your first day you told them they can’t count on you. I have seen a number of people fired for this issue alone.
846894
Actually in the US it isn't illegal to give a bad reference although most companies steer away from it due to fear of lawsuits.  I have worked for one company that will disclose all negative, as well as positive information they have in their HR file and staff that have sued as a result.  The former employees that I know that sued did not win their suit as both types of infomation was given and some other legalities I am not aware of.  Can you sue?  Absolutely.  Will you win is another question.  And what's the point of suing if you cannot win.  Usually HR departments will only state title, dates of employment and salary confirmation though.  I suggest calling your old boss and trying to find out what he has against you.  Perhaps all was not right when yu left or maybe he has a personal grudge.  If you did something that left him upset, apologise or explain your point of view.  Ask him if there is a problem in using him for a reference,  If there is, don't use him.  It sounds like you have other references at that same job that will be better anyway so you may not need him.  As for losing the other job, I guess you could explain any problems with your old boss and take responsibility for whatever is yours to take responsibility for but I honestly don't know if it would help much.  Keep looking.  There are other good jons out there and now that you know there is a problem you can rectify it.  Good luck!
106035
As a workers' comp. attorney, it has been my experience that proceeding on a WC claim is a very long and tedious affair for injured workers.  It sounds like you are currently receiving some form of treatment, which is good.  It can take months to go to a hearing, and then months more if there is an appeal.\n\nIf you think your attorney is not diligently representing your interests, you are always free to get a second opinion.
853528
I doubt there are too many lawyers on here and the labor laws vary from state to state. the best idea is for you to contact the labor board in your area and explain the scenario to them. You said you were on a probation period, yet not on the payroll??? Were you  working for free??? If he paid you any wages during this time and did not take out taxes, nor report this to the State, he is also in violation of several laws concerning taxes and such. If he paid you wages and you have proof of that, you can take that down to the unemployment office.Good luck. Hope you find a better job, he sounds like a creep anyways.
698266
This sounds like harassing to me.  And of course, they can't harass you like this.  What exactly are they doing?  Are they holding your pay or something?  Did they deduct something from your paycheck?  If that is the case, just go to the labor department and make them pay what you deserve as well as some interest on your due wages. They cannot hold your wages even if you actually stole something.\n\nIf you were fired, then just get some unemployment from them.  I would contact their HR departement but be careful about what you say or do with them.  If possible, keep a record of everything from now on like who you spoke to, when, and about what.\n\nIf you are worried about them giving you a bad reference, then simply don't include them or if your new employer still asks you for you previous employer's opinion, then don't worry either.  Hollywood video by law cannot give you a bad reference deliberately.  Worst comes to worst, they can just say that we decline to comment.\n\nif they still keep on harassing you, then find out exactly what they want.  Otherwise, just threaten a lawsuit or have a detailed discussion with their HR department.  The company arbitration, I am not really a big fan of but I am sure that they probably made you sign a paper in which case you have to go through their arbitration program first anyway.  So just go through with arbitration, and then if and only if necessary, take it to court.  If there is no money involved, DO NOT TAKE IT TO COURT!  It will end up costing you way more than you will gain.
855401
I was an HR Director for about 10 years, although in California and Texas, not Washington. Anyhow, it's been a while, but here goes... Technically you were insubordinate and it is likely that the unemployment officer who officiates over the phone hearing will not believe that you meant anything else by saying d*ck in an e-mail (about someone who I presume is your boss). That said, I am wondering if they actually have your signature on anything that says that you are aware that "they" (your employer) have the right to read and monitor electronic mailings sent by you. Unless they (or you since you were the office manager) are very organized they may have trouble coming up with this paperwork. They need this in order to read your electronic communications and I would bring this up to the officer unless you know for sure that they have it and can easily access it. Also, I am wondering if there is any defense you might have with regards to why you said it or the context in which it was said. Additionally, has there ever been a time that you are aware of when "they" may have set a different precedent by not firing/terming someone based on this sort of insubordination? In other words, where someone else called  a manager a name of sorts, but were either not disciplined or disciplined without termination. I also have to wonder why your employer was able to read this e-mail (did someone show it to him or did you leave your computer on) and why he bothered to log on to your computer if that's what he did? Typically, I wouldn't do this unless I had it in for the person and usually that would mean a series of write ups (I'm a GM/PM now so I still have a number of reports and remember my HR days well). Unfortunately, most companies have a policy saying that they can terminate with no notice based on certain acts, one of which is insubordination. Still, I agree with you that he sounds like a jerk if this is all he had. He would have done better to call you in and find out why you felt like that, thereby trying to find a fix for the situation and gaining your loyalty if he succeeded. Good luck!
347472
I'm from California so it maybe a bit different.  I got laid off a few months ago and I claimed unemployment.  Just go to your Government website (www.MI.gov) and fill out the claim. You should be good to go.  Good Luck
1028313
First off, see if you can get some legal advice on this situation.  If you were solely terminated for this reason, you may have some legal reprecussions.\nSecondly, find a new job bank agency.  Seemingly, you were qualified enough for whatever your new job would have been, so another company should be able to find you a similar job.\nThirdly, I believe you would still be able to get unemployment insurance, but you would still need to contact your local unemployment agency.\nHopefully in the future, if you are looking for a new job while still employed, tell the agency you dont want them to contact your current employer, or better yet, do the job hunting yourself.
21656
It depends on the laws of the state you live in, the reasons you were discharged, and your former employers history.\nI live in GA. It is my practice to challenge every claim for unemployment. The overall rate I pay for workers compensation is based on the number of claims for unemployment that are made against me. \nCan you still aquire a clearence? Do you mean a security clearence? If you were discharged for being late, not likely. If you were discharged for smoking pot on company property, than yes. The results of some states unemployment claims hearing are treated the same as a court case and are a matter of public record. Some states it is nothing but a private insurance claim.
160301
Well, that sucks.  I'd find me a lawyer and tell them the whole story, you'll probably get your job back and then some.
968318
Your employment was "At Will" and can be terminated for any reason.  Most companies with any self-respect will at least give you severance pay, but if you were let go because they were cash-strapped, it would explain why they gave you nothing.  Sorry, you have no claim on further compensation from your past employer.  You can, however, collect unemployment insurance.  It also looks good on your resume that you are punctual and don't take a lot of time off.