When filing for unemployment should I state that I quit or was fired?
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When filing for unemployment should I state that I quit or was fired?
I worked for a company where the CEO had many emotional issues and was extremely controlling and belittling. It was definitely a hostile work environment. I was promoted and then 3 months later was told that I was being demoted and could earn my position back in 6 months if I continued to perform at the same level I had been the entire time. I was a top performer and had a spotless record, so it didn’t make any sense and I decided I needed to give my 2 weeks notice. I told HR verbally but never officially resigned, and was told the following Monday that the CEO was furious and wanted me gone that day. So did I actually quit, or was I fired?
Asked on August 11, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Since you gave two weeks notice, but were fired because the CEO wanted you to leave, you should claim that you were fired.
If fired, you can receive unemployment compensation, but if you voluntarily quit, unemployment compensation will be denied. Based on the CEO's action, and since you did not officially resign, you should argue that you were fired.
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