If a company fires you for lack of production and then calls you 2 weeks later with a lower paying job...?

Question

Will this disqualify your unemployment since you were offered a job even though it is a significant paycut?

Answer 1

I dont understand why they would fire you for poor production, then offer you a job 2 weeks later.  They sound like a shaky organization and apparently aren't too nuts about you.

I would look elsewhere.

I think they would have to offer you a lateral position and that would disqualify unemployment.  

Answer 2

you do not have to accept a job if there is a "significant" change in the job. this change can be due to shift change, location or pay but it must be significant.

the standard for a significant change in most states is basically

"what would most people do under the same circumstances" if it is felt that most would take the job then you will not qualify for unemployment.  if it is felt that most people would rather not have a job then accept the change then you will qualify.

some states have a set guideline, the ones that do generally say a change in pay of  50% is significant.

it would be well advised to contact the unemployment office to see what their standard is in your jurisdiction before you make a decision to not accept the job.

Answer 3

This depends on the state you are in and how much the pay cut is. 20%? You are probably going to lose your unemployment benefits. This is a dirty trick used by a lot of businesses to avoid paying your unemployment. Most people quickly saying something like "$$%$# off" and it makes the employers day. Then when you realize they cut off your unemployment and try to call back, they are under no obligation to honor the job offer you previously turned down.

I knew a guy who worked in Mississippi making 12 an hour as an A/C guy and was "laid off". When he filed for unemployment, his former employer called him and offered him a 7.50 an hour job cleaning rooms (it was a hotel chain).. He quickly turned it down to later find out he reported the offer and the decline and was no longer eligible for unemployment benefits in his state.

Good luck.