Q: Was fired today for being 2 and 3 minutes late after being with company 10 years. I'm I entitled to unemployment?
I'm not the only 1 late for 2days this doesn't seem right.
A: I'm a workers' compensation attorney and not an employment law specialist. The general rule is that you are not entitled to unemployment if you are fired for cause. In this case, although the company will allege cause, it appears to be a minor infraction standing by itself. If you have been in trouble on other occasions, then the company will be able to lump these infractions together. You should file. Try to speak with an employment lawyer if possible. Good Luck.
Roy Lee Warren agrees with this answer
A: I agree you should file and I also answer to let you know if others the company did not follow its own policy then you will be entitled to unemployment. For example, if the company has a policy of allowing 2 "write ups" per year and fire people on the third, if they did not follow that policy you should be getting unemployment. Keep in mind employers always have the power to fire employees but they do not always have the right! Good luck.
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