Oklahoma Attorney Earl Lawson has helped many clients get their unemployment benefits in many unemployment cases similar to this example. If you are fired for the misconduct of someone else, you are still owed your Oklahoma unemployment benefits.
Filing for Unemployment
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If you have been terminated from your job. First step is to contact Oklahoma Employment Security Commission and file for your unemployment. They have two ways to contact them. You can either call them or you can contact them online. The website is www.unemployment.ok.gov. If you live in the Oklahoma City area, their telephone number is 405 545-1500. If you live outside the Oklahoma City area, it’s 1-800 555-1554.
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An employer may discharge you for misconduct for only 8 different types of actions under Oklahoma law. Misconduct findings prohibit benefits. If you have questions or concerns, bring your case to an experience Oklahoma benefits attorney.
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Just cause means the same thing as “good cause.” Both terms refer to having a good reason for doing something. Just cause as it relates to Oklahoma unemployment law refers to having a good reason — one that will not preclude benefits — for quitting a job. Having Just Cause to Quit May Allow You […]
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Unsafe work conditions provide good cause for quitting a job. But you must apprise the employer of the conditions and provide enough time to fix them. Contact a benefits expert with your questions.
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When an employee voluntarily quits his or her job, they may not be entitled to benefits, but an employee is entitled to benefits if there was good cause. Bring your questions to an experienced Oklahoma benefits attorney.
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Sometimes a third-party’s misconduct can be imputed to the employe, making the termination of the employee rightful and disallowing benefits. If the disruptions caused by the third party at a workplace are caused by the actions of the employee at work, or in some cases, outside of work, then misconduct can be found.
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Sometimes, religious beliefs affect unemployment claims. The question of benefits often turns on the issue of the reasonableness of actions taken. If you have questions concerning your case, seek the help of an experienced Oklahoma unemployment expert.
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Insubordination is often deemed to be misconduct in Oklahoma, preventing benefits.There are situations where it is not misconduct. These cases are determined on a case-by-case basis. Contact an experienced Tulsa benefits lawyer.
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A bad attitude, when coupled with bad actions such as being uncooperative or excessive gossiping, can result in discharge with no benefits. If you have questions about whether you qualify for unemployment benefits, talk to an experienced Oklahoma unemployment lawyer.