Can my boss contest my unemployment claim if he says I resigned but forced me to quit?

Any employer can contest an unemployment claim, but it is the state (through DUA) who decides if you are eligible. If you have been told "quit or...

If a claimant has an "urgent, compelling and necessitous" reason to leave your employment, she can be found eligible for unemployment benefits in...

Friend fired from job after 20 years of employment. No release of claims form offered or signed.

If there was truly no release of claims, and he has accepted the severance, then unemployment will likely be delayed by the amount of time covered...

Can an unemployment claim be delayed or denied based on a PTO payout from former employer?

Severance pay and vacation pay are considered wages in Massachusetts and can certainly affect unemployment eligibility - at least temporarily....

HR and my manager is retaliating against me for filing a discrimination complaint. passed out at work and now collegue threatned

What is your question? Are you asking if the conduct of your manager is retaliation? You should consult an employment attorney who can review all...

If Im disqualified from collecting unemployment due to deliberate misconduct tardiness Appeal treated by psychotherapy

You need to add more information to get a good answer. For instance: It's not clear what stage you are at in your appeal. Have you had an appeal...

In addition to the good info provided so far, I wanted to point out that the severance payment need not be a "lump sum" and its not about the...

Have been doing business as a DBA for 15 years and am getting too old--can i collect unemployment benefits while seeking work

Unemployment is only available for people who are out of work through no fault of their own. So deciding you are too old to do your job would...

Unemployment

In order to be eligible for unemployment you must be able and available to work. If you were on a medical leave there may be an issue with your...