What happens when a former employee files an unemployment claim?

A valid claim against your company may temporarily increase your unemployment tax rate and your business will pay more unemployment tax on a quarterly basis for a period of time. When your business has no claims for a period of time, the rate will go back down.

How does an employer protest an unemployment decision?

If an employer or employee protests the decision, the case will be presented to an administrative law judge or referee. A Notice of Hearing will be sent to each party with information including the date, time, place, and the applicable unemployment statutes that will be discussed.

Can a fired employee ask for unemployment benefits?

An employee can ask for unemployment benefits only if the employee was fired, laid off, or otherwise terminated for no real reason. If the employee engaged in wrongdoing or misconduct, they are not entitled to unemployment. How Long Does an Employer Have to Respond to Unemployment?

Can a disqualified employee reapply for unemployment benefits?

After being disqualified, an employee can reapply for unemployment benefits after resolving whatever issue caused the employee to be disqualified/ineligible. If the EDD determines the employee is eligible to receive unemployment benefits, an employer has the right to protest this decision.

Can a former employer deny an unemployment claim?

If you’re the former employer of a terminated employee, you will be contacted by the government if that employee makes an unemployment claim and you have the right to contest it. However, an employee also has the right to fight the denial of an unemployment claim.

How can I be a victim of unemployment fraud?

In many situations, the victims are unaware that their personal information has been compromised. For workers – receiving any type of correspondence that you filed an unemployment claim when you did not file a claim for benefits. For employers – if you notice a claim has been filed for one or more of your employees who are still working.

What to do when a former employee files for unemployment?

When a former employee files their unemployment claim, they provide information about their situation. If the information is factual and the individual a legitimate unemployment claim, you probably don’t want to contest it. Deciding to accept unemployment claims generally means you do not need to take further action.

How is the US Department of Labor preventing unemployment fraud?

Working with the U.S. Department of Labor to prevent and detect fraudulent activities related to UC.