Only worked 4 months and was fired for missing too much work.

Q) I am on Social Security Disability and tried to return to work part-time. I only worked 4 months and was fired for missing too much work due to my disability. Can I file for unemployment insurance?

A) It depends on your state’s unemployment insurance laws. In general, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits if you are fired for reasons beyond your control, such as because of your disability. However, you may not be eligible if you are fired for misconduct, such as excessive absenteeism.

If you are fired for missing too much work due to your disability, you should contact your state’s unemployment insurance office to file a claim. You may need to provide documentation from your doctor to support your claim.

The unemployment insurance office will review your claim and make a decision about whether you are eligible for benefits. If you are approved for benefits, you will receive a weekly payment for a certain period of time. The amount of your benefits will depend on your earnings and your state’s unemployment insurance laws.

If you are denied benefits, you may be able to appeal the decision. You should contact your state’s unemployment insurance office for more information on how to appeal a denial.

If you have not met your state work hour requirements you will not qualify for Unemployment benefits.

General Requirements for Unemployment Benefits

Be totally or partially unemployed.
Be unemployed through no fault of his/her own.
Be physically able to work.
Be available for work which means to be ready and willing to immediately accept work.
Be actively looking for work.
Meet eligibility requirements each week benefits are claimed.
Be approved for training before training benefits can be paid.