Submitted by MichaelNewport on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 10:09
There is not a company handbook or worker files. There was no written termination notice, or anything written. There are emails from the owner detailing his behavior (cleanliness, poor work results, etc.). He was also using a company computer for watching x-rated videos, and was entering the building after hours. How should the unemployment form 1062 be completed and is it worth contesting him getting for unemployment benefits?
Wrongful termination
You can follow this link for some information about wrongful termination in Massachusetts. However, assuming you are an at will employee, you can be terminated for any non-discriminatory, legal reason. For both the termination and your question regarding unemployment benefits, your best bet is to contact an attorney in Massachusetts who specializes in that type of work. If there is any legitimacy at all to a dispute regarding termination, it is not uncommon for a lawyer to be able to convince the employer not to contest unemployment benefits.