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Separation Reasons
To qualify for benefits, you must have lost your job through no fault of your own. You have the right to leave a job for any reason at any time, but the reason for the separation will determine if and when you will receive benefits. If you are fired from your job, it is important to specify the reason.
Assault and Battery |
This means you were fired for touching, threatening, or attempting to inflict harm to another person. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Deliberate Destruction of Property |
This means you were fired for intentionally damaging company property. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Fired |
This means you were let go or discharged by your employer for violation of company policy, attendance, poor job performance, or other reasons. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Holiday Break |
This means you are not working your usual hours because the company is closed for a holiday. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Hours reduced or Working Part time |
This means you are not working enough hours each week to be considered full time. The employer determines your full time or part time status as an employee. You are currently not working enough hours to be considered a full time employee. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Illegal Drugs |
This means you were fired for using or possessing controlled substances while at work, testing positive for an illegal substance, or you refused to submit to a drug test. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Imprisonment |
This means you were fired because you missed work due to being in jail or prison. If your conviction was for a traffic violation and you were absent from work for less than 10 consecutive days, your separation reason is not Imprisonment and you need to change your answer. If Imprisonment is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Intoxication |
This means you were fired for being under the influence of alcohol while at work or testing positive for alcohol. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Labor Dispute (Strike) |
This means you are involved in a work stoppage or withdrawal of services that has been coordinated by your bargaining representative (union) concerning your terms of hire or other working conditions. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Laid Off |
This means you are not working because of a reduction in the work force, plant shut down, or the company closed. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Leave of Absence |
This means you requested time off from work for medical reasons, family obligations, or other reasons. You are still employed with this employer but are not working. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Quit |
This means you resigned or left your job for medical, personal, or work related reasons or you left to accept work with another employer. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Retired |
The means you voluntarily or involuntarily left work and were qualified to leave on the basis of attained age, length of service, contract agreement, company policy, or disability. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Still Working Full time hours |
This means there has been no break in your employment and you are still working full time hours each week. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Suspended/Disciplinary Layoff |
This means you are still employed with this employer but not working for disciplinary reasons. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Temporary Shut Down |
This means you are not working your usual hours because the company or plant is closed for a short period of time and you are temporarily laid off. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |
Theft |
This means you were fired for the unauthorized removal of employer property. If this is not the reason for your separation, return to the list to select another reason. |