I just got fired after 7 years of what i thought was hard work .can i apply for unemployment or no.and get it?

Question

will i be able to get unemployment until i find another job. and after working there so long . do i even dare to put him down as a reference.

Answer 1

so long as you were not fired for insubordination or something similar, you should be able to get unemployment benefits - sign up online for your state TODAY-don't wait

Answer 2

You should list the company on your resume, but no personal reference. Your next employer will ask why you left, you will need to come up with a truthful answer. If your new employer calls your old employer, they can get sued if they don’t tell the truth. That’s why most employers only say acceptable answers when someone calls them, like how long you worked there only. Companies don’t like law suites

Answer 3

If you were let go for cause, probably not.  If it was for job performance or something like that, you likely will be able to.  Either way, apply and see what comes of it.

Good luck.

Answer 4

i am going to star this question...I soon may be out of a job and in need of unemployment.

Answer 5

As long as you weren't doing something maliscious to get fired, you should not have a problem getting unemployment compensation.  Apply as soon as you can.  You don't need to use prior employer as a reference if you don't want to.

Answer 6

If he fired you because something you did wrong, no I wouldn't use him as a reference. Atleast try to get unemployment, but don't stop looking for a job!