how can my boss assume i quick my job?

I came into work as usual on a monday, when i came in someone from the other office was there in my seat, then clinic supervisor came up and took me in his office. he stated you took your pictures home and well you left a voicemail that you werent coming back. The voice mail was left to lead in clinic irt to meeting she wanted to have with me and the admin lead from other office i stated never mind on meeting on monday I will sit down with you and @@@@ later in week and we will figure it out. that was it, explained how he assumed that was a statement i quit, he then stated well you know on saturday i heard and saw this and well we made other arrangements and well i dont feel like changing them. exact words...now they are denying my unemployment, stating some type of issues which i never heard of or was counseled irt. I am so disappointed in the lack of integrity should i fight or move on.....please advise

1 answer  |  asked Feb 28, 2011 1:29 PM [EST]  |  applies to Florida

Answers (1)

Phyllis Towzey
Florida is an "employment at will" state, so your employer can legally let you go without cause. However, in order to prevent you from receiving unemployment compensation benefits, the employer must prove you committed "misconduct" as defined by the unemployment compensation statute. If the initial determination is a denial, you should appeal that (you can do it online) and a telephone hearing will be scheduled. You can represent yourself or hire an attorney. Both sides present evidence, and the appeals referee will make a decision. Any evidence you wish to present in the form of documents, witnesses or your own testimony must be presented at that time. Do not make the mistake of handling the hearing yourself, leaving out important evidence, and then hiring an attorney to appeal the referee's decision, because after the telephone hearing, no new evidence can be presented.

posted by Phyllis Towzey  |  Mar 1, 2011 08:54 AM [EST]

Answer This Question

Sign In to Answer this Question

Related Questions with Answers

Have an Employment Law question?