New York unemployment after four months?

[DWS 88]

Is a person that is fired "for cause" - so they say - eligible for unemployment in New York if the person worked full time for four months and about six Sundays with overtime.

It's long story but my girlfriend was just fired yesterday and needs to know if there is anything she can do now.

[Lexus]

Re: New York unemployment after four months?

In this case she is eligible for unemployment if she can prove that she has sufficient period of employment to establish a claim and lost the job for not her fault and she is willing and able to work and is actively seeking for a job.

[adjusterjack]

Re: New York unemployment after four months?

Is a person that is fired "for cause" - so they say - eligible for unemployment in New York if the person worked full time for four months and about six Sundays with overtime.

It's long story but my girlfriend was just fired yesterday and needs to know if there is anything she can do now.

"For cause" is meaningless when it comes to unemployment compensation. Everybody gets fired for some "cause" or other.

What counts is "misconduct" as defined by the state eligibility laws.

The following NY webpage explains "misconduct."

https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/aso/Section_1100.htm

If the employer can prove "misconduct" she will not likely be eligible for unemployment compensation.

She should file for it ASAP anyway and let the state make the determination.