This form for use in litigation against an insurance company for bad faith breach of contract. Adapt this model form to fit your needs and specific law. Not recommended for use by non-attorney.
This form for use in litigation against an insurance company for bad faith breach of contract. Adapt this model form to fit your needs and specific law. Not recommended for use by non-attorney.
You are not eligible for unemployment benefits if you are discharged (fired) for misconduct or gross misconduct connected with the work. "Misconduct" is defined as a violation of a duty or obligation reasonably owed the employer as a condition of employment.
To prove defamation in an employment reference case, you would need to show that the false statements made by your former employer were made knowingly or recklessly, and that they resulted in harm, such as the loss of a job opportunity.
You can also file a complaint with the Department of Labor The DOL Wage & Hour Division can provide you with information as to what sorts of claims or complaints they accept and how their process works. They can be contacted at 866-487-9243. They also have a webpage with information that might be helpful.
Fight it! Your former employer cannot deny you copies of your actual work records and if they falsify them, you have a legitimate right to sue or file a complaint with DOL. If they falsify a termination document, they are committing unemployment fraud which in many states is $2000 per offense.
Call 1-866-487-9243, or for general questions reach out to us online.
To use the unemployment hearing to sue your employer, you must first demonstrate that your eligibility for benefits is at issue. This can be done by presenting evidence of your termination or other adverse employment action, such as a demotion or reduction in hours.
Appeal to the Commission You can submit your written appeal online, in person at your nearest Workforce Solutions office, or by mailing or faxing your appeal letter to Commission Appeals at the address or fax number in the instructions included with your Appeal Tribunal decision and also noted below.
Your only option for when an employer lies to the unemployment office is to appeal and request a hearing to prove they lied. You only have a small window to appeal an unemployment denial. Therefore, if this was recent, you should appeal immediately. If it was not recent, then you are most likely out of luck.
Where can I report workplace harassment and discrimination? If you believe that you may have been the victim of discrimination or harassment, you can contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by calling 800-669-4000 or the TWC's Civil Rights Division by calling 888-452-4778 to further discuss your issues.