Denied Unemployment Claim? Now What?
Unemployment benefits are a form of insurance. If you have been laid off or fired from a job in North Carolina, you are entitled to apply for unemployment compensation through the state's Employment Security Commission. If you are granted the benefits, your employer will be required to pay a premium into the insurance fund.
In most cases, unemployment is automatically extended but employers are allowed to appeal the decision at an administrative hearing. If your unemployment benefits have been denied, you have the right to appeal and have a legal representative present at your hearing to present evidence on your behalf.
Act quickly to appeal. If your claim for unemployment benefits has been denied, then you need to act quickly. You may only have 10 days to file your appeal.
Attorney Stephen Boyce is recognized as one of central North Carolina's leading employment law attorneys. We keep abreast of the changing laws regarding employer tactics and denied unemployment claims.
Employers sometimes harass or falsely accuse their employees in order to avoid paying unemployment benefits. We know their strategies, including:
- Accusations of theft or pilferage
- Claiming habitual tardiness
- Causing a hostile work environment so you quit
- Retaliation for reporting a state or federal violation
Are You Thinking of Quitting Your Job?
Many employers contest the payment of unemployment benefits for workers who voluntarily quit their job. Although there are rules stating that benefits are reserved for people who have been involuntarily laid off, you may have a valid reason for qualifying. Each case is different. Employment lawyer Stephen Boyce offers employment counseling to help you get the facts about whether you may qualify, so you and your family can make an informed decision.
Contact us today to arrange a consultation. We work with clients in Greensboro, Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, the Piedmont Triad, and throughout North Carolina. We also work with clients who now live in another state.
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