Q: Good cause

I was recently denied unemployment even after the hearing because I didn't show good cause why I gave two week notice. The employer didn't show up to the hearing. I gave two week notice after my employer told me I need to get a grip on life. I was assaulted and they never gave the police the video of the assault. After weeks of trying they told me that day that it was destroyed. I also had a family emergency that day and was told no that I couldn't leave. My child was in harm's way of his drunk father who was arrested that day. The treatment that I had gotten was harsh.. it wasn't a planned quit. When I had gotten this job I gave my previous employer 2 week notice. I didn't even give the manager the notice. After I had said that they could have my two weeks. She called me and fired me. This was only my second or third time working with her.

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Answered
  • Employment Law Lawyer
  • Hillsboro, OR
  • Licensed in Oregon

A: This is a bit confusing, as at the end you say you were fired. Anyway, appeal the decision as outlined in your denial letter. Then be prepared to address the reasons for the denial (not just everything bad the employer did) with actual evidence. For instance, you say you were assaulted at work and that was reported to police, so have a copy of the police report and make sure the judge and other side have a copy.

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