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Would it be better to follow the TWC UI appeals process or go straight to a lawyer?

Asked over 2 years ago - Dallas, TX

I was terminated for "violating the company's internet and email policies". I filed an unemployment insurance (UI) claim with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) which has been denied.
My former company's employee handbook' internet and email policy is not equally enforced nor is disciplin equally administered to all employees. Prior to termination, I had not been given a verbal or written warning.

When my former company responded to my UI claim, rather than addressing the last incident as considered by the TWC, the provided a multitude of slanderous documentation. Should I file and follow the appeals process as outlined by the TWC, or pursue speaking with an attorney to see if I have enough grounds to file a wrongful termination law suit.?

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Alan James Brinkmeier

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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Speaking with an attorney can help you follow the appeals process. He or she may review that handbook with you. An observation may be that unless gender, race, age, religious belief was the discrimination against you for your firing that an at will employee can be fired for cause, no cause or no reason at all.

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Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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