Fired / Termination

Getting fired, unfortunately, can happen to the best of us. It can happen even when it's not your fault. There could be a personality conflict between yourself and your supervisor. Your idea of what the job was going to be like might differ from what management was thinking. You could have simply screwed up. It happens. You're not alone.

You have been, or are about to be, fired from your job. Are you eligible for unemployment? What happens if you have been wrongfully discharged? What do you say in your cover letters and in job interviews? Here's what you need to know about employee rights when you are fired or otherwise terminated from employment.

Information on the difference between getting fired vs. laid off and the implications on unemployment benefits and employment.

Dismissal from employment (also known as being “fired” or “let go”) is the termination of employment against the will of the employee.

When you have lost your job, it's important to check on compensation due, benefits, references, and unemployment.

When an employee is terminated for cause they are fired from their job for a specific reason.

Information on the top reasons for getting fired, what you can do if your job is terminated, collecting unemployment when you have been fired and more information on job termination.

If you were fired from your job you may be eligible for unemployment, depending on the circumstances. However, if you were fired for misconduct you probably won't be eligible for unemployment benefits.

When you are not performing at your job or if the company no longer needs you, you may be asked to resign. It can come down to being asked to resign versus being fired. Here's advice on what should you do if you are asked to resign.

Wrongful termination happens when an employee is discharged from employment for illegal reasons or if company policy is violated when the employee is fired.

Information on wrongful termination including the reasons that are considered wrongful termination and remedies for employees who have been wrongfully termination.

Information on getting fired for posting on Facebook and other online sites. Advice for employees and employers on what employees can post on Facebook and other social media sites, along with the issues employers needs to be aware of when creating social media policies.

Whistlerblowers have often been fired by the company they work for. However, there are some legal protections for whistleblowers.

The Fair Labor Standards Act has no requirements that a company must give notice to an employee prior to a termination or lay-off.

Unemployment eligibility requirements, when to file, how to file, benefits, rates, and answers to questions on unemployment compensation.

When will you receive your final paycheck if you are fired from your job? When you get your final paycheck depends on company policy and state law.

If you are fired for reasons other than gross misconduct, you may be able to continue health insurance cover under COBRA.

Because companies are not obligated to provide paid vacation or sick time to employees, they are also not required to pay for unused leave time, unless there is a state law providing for payment when an employee is fired or laid-off.