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Unemployment benefits/wrongful termination

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dlafrench1

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

I've been fired from a temp. constr. job in LA. I am a TX resident and want to file for unemployment in TX (I worked in TX last yr) My termination was wrongful but I have no written proof. The reason for termination is violation of policy. Allegedly, a field craft worker told office personnel that I was on my cell phone (in a tool trailer which also serves as my office, or at least has desk area). The mgr had declared a no cell phone policy, verbally, during a morning meeting the day before. He stated that there were approx. three persons excepted from the rule. He did not say who the exceptions were. In February I was granted permission to use my phone - verbally. I was also given an orange sticker to wear on my hardhat showing I was cleared for cell phone use. I was never told that the clearance had been rescended nor had anyone asked for the sticker back. I did use my phone for company business. I worked in the tool/supply trailer. When I needed to order supplies,needed copies, or other assistance I called our office. They did not show me exit papers when I was terminated - just very rudely rushed me out, denying me the opportunity to speak to upper mgmt or see paperwork. Am I eligible for unemployment benefits? What if the reason for termination was changed to insubordination or failure to follow instructions? I have been told by a former coworker that they saw "violation of policy" as reason for termination on my paperwork. If they deny my right to unemployment(which I've been told they will do) do I stand a chance at appeal without written proof of anything?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
 


cbg

I'm a Northern Girl
A wrongful termination does not mean that the company did not follow their policy. It means that there is a specific law that prohibits the employer from firing you for the reason they did. What law are you claiming was broken?

The employer does not grant or deny unemployment benefits; the state does.
 

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