What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Virginia
My brother has worked full-time for a company near Richnmond in a clerical capacity since 2006. He was let go this week, along with a few others, due to downsizing.
He was told during his exit interview that he could be possibly be rehired if business picked backed up but if he applied for unemployment benefits they wouldn't even consider it.
He thinks this is illegal but I'm not sure. It's certainly abhorrent but I don't know of a law that says an employer can't do it. I'm advising to apply anyway because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush so to speak.
I know a thing or two about unemployment but this is a new one to me. Is this legal? Thanks.
My brother has worked full-time for a company near Richnmond in a clerical capacity since 2006. He was let go this week, along with a few others, due to downsizing.
He was told during his exit interview that he could be possibly be rehired if business picked backed up but if he applied for unemployment benefits they wouldn't even consider it.
He thinks this is illegal but I'm not sure. It's certainly abhorrent but I don't know of a law that says an employer can't do it. I'm advising to apply anyway because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush so to speak.
I know a thing or two about unemployment but this is a new one to me. Is this legal? Thanks.