False statements regarding unemployment claim by previous employer?

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False statements regarding unemployment claim by previous employer?

I was laid off due to lack of work. I filed for unemployment. The employer stated I voluntarily quit without notice. Both parts of this statement were false. What criminal charges can I file against them?

Asked on July 1, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Alabama

Answers:

B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

Don't worry so much about criminal charges, as making sure that you do what's necessary to get your unemployment payments.  If you just got a denial notice on the unemployment, because of what your employer said, the notice will tell you how to get a hearing.  That will let you go in and testify under oath what happened.  The employer will have to show up and do the same, or let you get your benefits.

If you can't tell from the notice what you need to do, you should talk to a local attorney.


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