Can I still file for unemployment or have a case against my company?
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Can I still file for unemployment or have a case against my company?
I have been at my job for almost 8 yrs and have been trying to get on 1st shift for months now. I applied for some jobs at work and all of them got taking off our posting bd and I was told that they were no longer needed at my workplace they enforce you apply or you do not get the job. However come to find out they promoted a former lead that was demoted formally to the position that they took down after I applied and told me it was no longer needed. My manager has also been harrassing my supervisor about me everytime I leave making sure I have PTO even though he has nothing to do with it,.
Asked on August 5, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can sue your company while filing for unemployment. Be aware however that--
1) You are only eligible for unemployment benefits if you are fired, and not for cause. If you are fired for cause or quit/resign, you may not receive unemployment.
2) As a general matter, there is no obligation to promoste or transfer an employee, and your company could simply refuse to give you the jobs you wanted.,
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