<p>So I have a sibling with a lot of problems who lives in CT. She was fired from her long term employer today. Anyone with anything I can give her to hang on to for now?
I assume that there is unemployment which can be collected??
What about state disability?<br>
More than that I am very worried about mental health issues. Particularly at this time of the year.</p>
<p>There are a whole lot of unemployment rules, but basically, if the employer let her go because she wasn’t doing a good job, she should get unemployment. Do you think she was fired because she has mental health issues?</p>
<p>Muffy333…it’s pretty complicated. I think one could argue the mental health issues…she was using multiple discounts/store coupons etc. to basically pay very little for merchandise at her employers. She was ringing herself up which is against company policy. She worked there for like 15 years and had taken a step back because of mental health stuff about 2 years ago. She had been on disability and then come back to work at a lesser position.
I guess she can work through the unemployment stuff and maybe even get disability.
I’m more just sick with worry and there is little I can do as I am on the other side of the country…
Thanks for the reply. I’m trying to give her something clear headed to hang on to…
To top it off divorce is eminent so she is a single parent.</p>
<p>It sounds like she was taking advantage of her employer, based on her awareness of how the system worked, and they may claim financial fraud of some kind in order to avoid the ding of her collecting unemployment off of their record. The basic issue may be mental health, but there may need to be a documented history. She probably needs to consult an attorney, try to prevent this from escalating. It is good that she has told you this much so that you can suggest she get more legal assistance. I am so sorry you have this worry. She is lucky to have you as a sister. Good luck. Lorelei</p>
<p>I think she should put this behind her and just pursue getting another job. Finding another job will likely result in more income than either unemployment or disability and would likely be a boost to her self-esteem.</p>
<p>She also needs to understand that what she did was, in fact, wrong and would be at any employer, so she doesn’t repeat the behavior at another employer. If mental issues contributed to it then she really needs to focus on getting help for that.</p>
<p>I hope it all works out for her.</p>
<p>ebeeeee - I am an attorney who practices labor and employment law (but not in CT). Unemployment comp law varies from state to state. In general, states distinguish between terminations based on culpable conduct and non-culpable conduct. This may be expressed as termination for willful misconduct vs. failure to follow procedures or incompetence, for just cause or without just cause - the standards vary. The consequences vary also. Some states impose disqualification periods for culpable conduct, some impose total disqualification.</p>
<p>The internet is not an appropriate vehicle for giving legal advice, however, your second post raises enough red flags to warrant consulting a local attorney if getting the unemployment is important.</p>
<p>Thanks all.</p>