Fired while not on the clock- need advice!!!! Georgia

[lilsellers50]

yes i have a notice

[Pattymd]

OK, just wanted to check.

[Betty3]

It seems OP said in their first post they received separation notice though that was something like 18 posts ago.

[Pattymd]

It seems OP said in their first post they received separation notice though that was something like 18 posts ago.

Oops. Sorry, I only read the last three in any thread.

[Betty3]

That explains it.

[lilsellers50]

Well I finally received a hearing date. Its next monday over the phone I pray it goes well wish me Luck!!!

[Betty3]

Good luck to you.

[lilsellers50]

Well i had my hearing today. It was kinda crazy. The manager who i Had the issue with was not present. The officer thought that was odd because they say hearsay is not allowed. In a way i feel It was allowed in this case. THE STORY WAS SO MINIPULATED!!!! However when it was my turn to cross examine my employer he could not answer any of my questions. He even told the hearing officer that i had to be removed from the facility by law enforcement which is not true....

All I can say is that i pray the Hearing officer can point out the obvious lies and make the correct faithful decision.

I hope my posts come helpful to anyone trying to find answers within these threads and see that even the most simplist thing can be a big issue and you should fight for what you think is wrong. Cuz when you lose your job over mess you clearly have nothing to lose but a lot to gain. And if you get denied or not at least that shoulda coulda woulda question won't come up.

I will let you know what my appeals decision was after i receive it. Good or bad i know i tried.

[Betty3]

Keep us informed - good luck.

[CatBert]

Well I finally received a hearing date. Its next monday over the phone I pray it goes well wish me Luck!!!

I have had the pleasure (not sure if that is the right description for it)deal with these phone hearings quite a bit in the past few months. I am no expert, but my advice is BE PREPARED!!! Have everything you want to say outlined and be prepared to take notes while the employer is speaking so you can rebutt (sp?) any statements made by the employer.

If you are disorganized, or don't follow the rules the phone hearing will not be an experience you will want to go through again.

Also, and I say this as respectfully as I can, you have mixed a lot of feelings and emotions into this thread, so I advise that you don't muddy the waters of the unemployment hearing with details that are irrelevant. Stick to the simple facts, that has always worked best for me.

[lilsellers50]

thanks for the tip and i was well prepared the employer that was on the phone during the hearing could not answer any of my questions because he was not there. i only stated facts. no arguing or voice raising. the officer said no hearsay will be allowed and that was what his entire testimony was. but i do know that does not mean that she will not take his statement into consideration. im prepared for the worse now.

[lilsellers50]

This is The relief message !!! I am so happy to say I WON my appeal! The officer said the claimant failed to provide any first hand testimony reguarding the events and failed to prove that I was at fault in seperation from employment!
I am so relieved. I also want to thank anyone who provided any information that helped me out with this. This site and the people on it are very helpful and really know their stuff even when they are not in this state!

Now for the retaliation and wage and hour complaint issue. I will post any information I recieve reguarding that if any one is interested.

[Henbob]

Yay!

[QUOTE=lilsellers50;1100733] am so happy to say I WON my appeal! QUOTE]

CONGRATS!!!!! (and I agree that this board is a huge help. The volunteers are saints for sharing their knowledge and expertise!)