I was fired and now I have an unemployment hearing?

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I worked for a well know Cable company in Vermont for over 3 years. A few weeks ago I was called in on my day off and questioned about something I had nothing to do with. I was done with the meeting and was put on paid suspension "Until they could figure it out" I was called back in the next business day and was let go for something totally different. I know in my heart of hearts that I was let go because I was hurt on the job and it was going to be a reoccurring injury. My boss was after me ever since I was hurt for everything. 
Anyways to get to my point, I filed for unemployment the very next day after I was let go. I did all the paperwork, made all the phone calls etc. I have been calling in for 2 weeks every Sunday to answer questions and do whatever they ask of me. I got a letter in the mail stating that I have been declined until further review because I was terminated. They told me I have to call a certain number on Wednesday at 9am to have a eligibility for unemployment hearing over the phone. Has anyone ever done this before? What should I expect?

Cecil n · Accepted Answer

The unemployment official will ask your former employer why you were terminated.  You will have the opportunity to rebut any statements they make, and present your side of the argument.  If the official believes you were terminated for cause, or quit, you will be denied.  If you convince the official your story is true, you will be paid unemployment, including back compensation.  Either party can appeal the decision.  The process will be explained at the time the decision is rendered.  Good luck with it.

rockandrollrev · Answer

Hi, I had an accident at work and am still unable to walk from it. Not once does the job communicate with me. I have a lawyer to claim for compensation, this you should do right now, they wont like this but you have to protect your interests here. Secondly, do not go to a meeting without a lawyer on your side present, there are many no win no fee guys out there, so please, do get one.Unfair dismissal is what you should be going after for this is so. Keep every piece of paper relating to the whole situation, photocopy everything. One set given to your lawyer, one set for you. You could be generous and make a third set for the other side, put it in a folder to be handed to them along with your own statement of course, just to let them know that you know what you are doing and that you cant be walked all over. When the phone call comes, ask for it to be delayed while you speak to your lawyer, even if you have not got one at this stage, no matter, they dont know that and it will get them thinking. So, answer nothing unless your new lawyer says so

jslinderml · Answer

Basically, at the hearing you and your former employer will present both sides of the case to an examiner.  If your employer can prove cause for termination, you will probably lose, if you can document it was due to injury, you will probably prevail.

Bring ANY documentation you have.  Performance reviews, medical reports, etc...

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