Coping with Job Loss

My situation is kind of complicated. Late last year, I was diagnosed with several forms of tendinitis in my feet. The job I had was retail and it was a on your feet all day job. I've been on medical leave since then. 2 weeks ago I got a letter stating that I was being terminated because they can't keep me on indefinite personal leave. Fine, no problem. Well, I applied for unemployment. A health issue with my husband came up-a crisis, so I called the office to tell them what's going on and that I had to cancel the interview thing.

Fast forward to today. I got a letter in the mail with a new appt. I really don't think I am eligible for unemployment benefits due to the issue I am having with my feet and b/c I haven't worked since Nov. of last year. I totally expect that to be the case and I did answer the certification questions honestly, obviously!

Well the letter states that I was discharged from work for misconduct. Why would my work say I was discharged for misconduct when I had no misconduct? I do intend to follow up with this, as it's totally not fair or accurate. Just wondered in the meantime!

There is no way we would know why your employer said you were discharged for misconduct.  You need to file an appeal so that you can find out.

What you got is probably an appointment notice and the department is looking at whether or not the discharge was for misconduct.   Probably they have to look at all discharge issues.  That does not meet the employer is alleging misconduct at all.   They will probably also end up looking at your ability to work, since you were off on a leave for a long time. The seperation really involves your ability to work. They may ask you for information on your medical restrictions but simply because you have restrictions does not mean you are not able to work.

Please do not assume that you are not eligible for unemployment.  Depending on the state you are in, it is very possible if you are able to work in any type of work you have done in the past or are able to do, you could end up being allowed benefits.  If you are able to do sit down work and have done or could do something like that you could end up being eligible. This might be stressful, but if you need the money please do not just give up at this point.