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Can I get unemployment if I was fired?
Short answer
Sometimes. Being fired for misconduct usually disqualifies you, but being let go for not being a good fit often doesn’t. Apply and let the state decide.
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Official sources
- CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor): unemployment benefits findercareeronestop.org
- U.S. Department of Labordol.gov