I worked for a factory for 2 years. I found a closer job so I quit and started my new job. My first week there I was fired due to a supposed personal conflict. It was about an altercation that previously happened, over two years ago. I didn't know the per

My employer initially said it was low performance then added how the other employee felt threatened or worried about my presence there. We worked seperate shifts and I never even knew he was there until being notified about my dismissal

1 answer  |  asked Nov 19, 2018 07:21 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

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V Jonas Urba
I am not sure what your question is. If you were non union, not a civil servant, and with no written contract to work then you were at will.

An employer needs no reason to fire an at will employee.

It does not sound like you committed gross misconduct. You were fired. You apparently did not threaten anyone. Nor were you insubordinate? Apply honestly for unemployment benefits and tell them what happened. Your old employer, assuming you were a good worker, will probably rehire you. I am not sure who or how much an employers premiums for unemployment go up for claims but either this employer or your last one would be able to challenge unemployment. And the easiest successful way for your old employer to do that would be to rehire you. Good luck!

posted by V Jonas Urba  |  Nov 19, 2018 07:49 AM [EST]

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