Get Fired?
Does Getting Fired Go On Your Record
Not in the US. Previous employers typically only disclose the period of employment (hiring date and termination date), and that’s all. No information is given on salary, the reason for…
Laid Off vs. Fired: The Differences and How to Bounce Back
First, by law, you need to immediately remunerate a terminated employee for any unused vacation or personal time, all regular and overtime hours worked, and previously unpaid, earned bonuses and…
Does My Health Insurance End The Day I Get Fired
Dr. Alicia Wooldridge is a board certified Family Medicine physician with over a decade of experience. Although there are no set requirements, most employer-sponsored health insurance ends on the day…
How To Form A Union Without Getting Fired
Unions have been around for decades, with many still in place today. Their role is to help protect employee rights, ensure equal pay, and address trending workplace issues. Historically, corporations…
What to Do When You Get Fired Unfairly
Getting dismissed or wrongfully terminated from your job can produce a substantial financial strain on your life. However, if you believe that the reason you were fired was not legal,…
Can I Get Unemployment If I Get Fired
Some reasons for termination might make you ineligible for unemployment benefits.By To collect unemployment benefits, you must be out of work through no fault of your own. Workers who are…
Laid Offs
Can A Company Find Out If You Were Laid Off
Does an employer have a right to know whether you’re employed? Would you fess up that your employment status changed? How would you handle a situation like this? Question: I…
Can You Be Laid Off While On Medical Leave
Most employment contracts have an at-will clause meaning you can terminate a position at any time for any legal reason. However, one situation that often comes with a cloud of…
How Long Does Insurance Last After Being Laid Off
The economy is in a tumultuous place as many people are facing the possibility of getting laid off or furloughed in the near future. But these two terms are not…
Things You Need to Do When You Get Laid Off
Losing your job is hard. It dents your self-esteem; it’s tough on your bank account; and if you’re not smart about your next steps, it can derail your career. Aside…
How To Get Laid Off During A Pandemic
Job loss during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been catastrophic. Firm–worker relationships are important in determining how quickly the U.S. economy will recover. In “Temporary layoffs and unemployment…
What To Do When Laid Off
Make sure you’re eligible for unemployment One of the first things a laid-off worker should do is ensure they are entitled to unemployment benefits through their state’s department of labor….
Can A Person Be Laid Off While On Workers’ Comp
Employers are legally allowed to conduct layoffs that impact injured workers who are out on workers comp. For example, an employer may shut down a department or a facility, and…
Can You Collect Unemployment If You’Re Laid Off
One of the most asked questions and the most confusing topics is “Can a fired employee collect unemployment payments?” What’s most interesting about this answer is that it’s both yes…
Do You Get Severance If You’Re Laid Off
Un-fun fact: No law – federal or state – requires employers to offer you any severance when they lay you off, unless you have a union or individual employment contract…