the funny thing is even if u fired him he had no ground to stand on....Laid off would be a different story... My brother got fired from his job..unemployment will use anything against a person to not pay them...
Oh lordy that is true! My ex-wife, my good friend, and another good friend (and golfing buddy) worked for the same company over the years at different times. Each were called into the office and told they would be fired if they didn't quit. Each said they told them to fire them if they wanted. My good friend just gave the company everything he had in order to save his job but was fired anyway. None of them won their appeal. Not a one. 2 of the 3 ended up quiting. In both of those cases their supervisor lied and told them they quit without provocation. I mean how do you prove that. It's a tough sell.
Tell your brother to appeal, then study the law of the state. If possible find some court cases that support his cause. In the hearing be honest, clear & concise. Do not over explain or move from your script. I say this for serveral reasons. One, you will eventually put your foot in your mouth. I've noticed those who just state the facts usually win. Second, the judge is human and these days very busy. The judge may think very quickly that you are a windbag and boring. They've heard it all before. last reason, stay on message. If you talk to much you will drift away from your points. When I reflect on the case I came so close to hurting my cause on numerous occasions. I would advise practicing prior to the hearing.
Now most don't know how the system works. Don't point fingers, absolutely not. No matter how you feel about the company's representative be respectful. Try to get them to make your case if at all possible.
The judge will ask the questions. You just give the facts. You don't have to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt. It's something less. Stay positive! By that I don't mean rah rah positive but back bone positive. Being sheepish is not rewarded. Last piece of advice, contact your state representative. Let them know what happened and ask for advice, not favor! They seem to be very sensitive these days. At a minimum they will point you towards resources. I know my state rep. really got involved when they let my appeal sit on someone's desk for a month. He was outraged! So if there is some hitch, let them know. It cannot hurt.
All the best to your brother. For the record, I'm not an attorney.
