IfIam fired for insubordination, will I be eligible for unemployment?
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IfIam fired for insubordination, will I be eligible for unemployment?
Asked on January 24, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, being fired for insubordination is considered being terminated "for cause." (Other "for cause" grounds include excessive absenteeism, violation of company policy, or more serious wrongdoing, such as theft or assault). Being terminated for cause makes one ineligible for unemployment compensation, at least so long as the employer is willing to tell the unemployment office you were fired for cause (sometimes employers are more generous than that, and even when you are in fact fired for cause, will not challenge your application for benefits).
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