donnaluvsyooh
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I appealed UE’s decision and my hearing is set for Thursday 9/17. I know I probably have a very slim chance of winning but it is worth a try. I'm asking for a few pointers to what I should or should not say to try and see if the decision will come out in my favor.
Here is my story: I clocked out to go on my lunch but was called back to my office to give a tour of the facility. During the tour I was called to the administrator’s office and was then fired. I was told that I was being terminated because lack of performance and to apply for my UE benefits. So when the UE rep called for my interview I was shocked when he stated that I was denied because my employer claimed misconduct (improper use of internet) which led to lack of performance. My friends tell me that once an employer claims "internet" you have no chance whatsoever to win. I was never warned or written up for any misconduct and I understand they don’t have to give me a reason to terminate me.
I believe that there was lack in my performance because of other issues but I know it wouldn’t even matter if I brought it up. Prior to my termination I informed my supervisor that I needed help but I wasn’t given any because of "budget cuts". I couldn’t go to the administrator because she was fired so the VP of the company stepped in to act as the administrator because it is illegal to run the facility without one. Instead of giving me help like I requested she gave me more to do which prevented me from doing my job. After she gave me more to do, she fired me and that very same day she walked in the new employee that would be taking my place.
I just need some advice on what to say and what not to say or to just cancel the hearing and just give up. I want to bring up other issues but I know it’s irrelevant. My job requires me to be in the office to answer internet inquiries and to be out of the office to complete my paperwork. It all fell apart when she assigned me the job to answer incoming calls to "assist the business office" which didn’t allow me to leave my office. I was already "assisting" the medical records and marketing department. If it was just solely on lack of performance, I think I would be able to handle the appeal and plead my case. The issue is the whole internet thing. I have no clue where to start or what to do to convince the administrative judge. Please help. Thank you.
I appealed UE’s decision and my hearing is set for Thursday 9/17. I know I probably have a very slim chance of winning but it is worth a try. I'm asking for a few pointers to what I should or should not say to try and see if the decision will come out in my favor.
Here is my story: I clocked out to go on my lunch but was called back to my office to give a tour of the facility. During the tour I was called to the administrator’s office and was then fired. I was told that I was being terminated because lack of performance and to apply for my UE benefits. So when the UE rep called for my interview I was shocked when he stated that I was denied because my employer claimed misconduct (improper use of internet) which led to lack of performance. My friends tell me that once an employer claims "internet" you have no chance whatsoever to win. I was never warned or written up for any misconduct and I understand they don’t have to give me a reason to terminate me.
I believe that there was lack in my performance because of other issues but I know it wouldn’t even matter if I brought it up. Prior to my termination I informed my supervisor that I needed help but I wasn’t given any because of "budget cuts". I couldn’t go to the administrator because she was fired so the VP of the company stepped in to act as the administrator because it is illegal to run the facility without one. Instead of giving me help like I requested she gave me more to do which prevented me from doing my job. After she gave me more to do, she fired me and that very same day she walked in the new employee that would be taking my place.
I just need some advice on what to say and what not to say or to just cancel the hearing and just give up. I want to bring up other issues but I know it’s irrelevant. My job requires me to be in the office to answer internet inquiries and to be out of the office to complete my paperwork. It all fell apart when she assigned me the job to answer incoming calls to "assist the business office" which didn’t allow me to leave my office. I was already "assisting" the medical records and marketing department. If it was just solely on lack of performance, I think I would be able to handle the appeal and plead my case. The issue is the whole internet thing. I have no clue where to start or what to do to convince the administrative judge. Please help. Thank you.
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