Everyone was surprised when I got unemployment in spite of being fired by WalMart a few years ago. This was my 2nd time getting unemployment. The employer has the option to state why they feel you should not get your benefits - but I had a feeling on my insides that I would get it. LOL, glad I headed to the unemployment office to do my online application right after being fired. Why did I get it? WalMart was famous back then for "firing" folks just because they could - that has changed. In my case, my old manager had quit (a very awesome boss) and his replacement was all about having all the registers covered no matter what. At the time, my now 25 year old daughter was a minor and if I was not home - she was not/lol. In Florida at the time, the local sheriff held ALL parents accountable for when their child was not home. I have never been in jail (yes, parent went to jail regularly) and was not about to. When my shift was over - it was time to shut down my register and head home. Being a single parent did not give me the option to stay just because my replacement did not show up. My old boss understood and when I could stay, I would for him. A lot of companies just do not get this. Treat your employees with respect and they have your back
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