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fired for policy procedures while 2 others were not fired for same policy-is Ga. an "AT WILL" state?
Atlanta, GA
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Posted 7 months ago in Employment / Labor
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Ex-employer is appealing unemployment
benefits - do employers win these types of hearing? Answers (2)Alan James Brinkmeier
This attorney is licensed in Illinois.
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Did you have a union? Did you have an employment contract? If not you were likely an employee at will. Here is a link for you to review from the Georgia Department of Labor concerning appeals and other questions.
http://www.dol.state.ga.us/js/unemployment_benefits_individuals.htm Employers can win unemployment appeals so you might believe your unemployment benefits are worth protecting by hiring a lawyer for some quick advice. You might find my Legal Guide helpful "How to Choose A Lawyer For You" http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-choose-a-lawyer-for-you You might find my Legal Guide helpful " What Do I Tell My Lawyer" http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-do-i-tell-my-lawyer Good luck to you. NOTE: This answer is made available by the lawyer for educational purposes only. By using or participating in this site you understand that there is no attorney client privilege between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney with whom you have established an attorney client relationship. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question. Greg Fidlon
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In general, the standards applied on an unemployment appeal are much more favorable to the employee than at the initial determination stage. I have found that hearing officers are receptive to testimony such as what you are describing--i.e., where an employer applies its policies inconsistently. It would be helpful if you had a witness who could testify re: the company's inconsistent enforcement of its policies. It would be to your advantage to have an attorney represent you at the appeal hearing.
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