Fired an Employee? They Might Still Get Unemployment

People Processes
People Processes
Fired an Employee? They Might Still Get Unemployment
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Episode 46 • 8th May 2025 • Don't HR Alone • Rhamy Alejeal
People Processes
People Processes
Fired an Employee? They Might Still Get Unemployment
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You fired someone for misconduct—or poor performance—and days later, you get hit with their unemployment claim. Can they really still qualify?

In this episode of Don’t HR Alone, Rhamy Alejeal breaks down exactly what disqualifies an employee from receiving unemployment benefits—even when they quit or you terminated them. He covers the 7 official disqualifiers, common employer mistakes, and how to protect your business with smart systems and better documentation.

If you’ve ever been blindsided by an unemployment claim, this episode is a must-watch.

Download your Free Unemployment Documentation Checklist to protect your business and stay compliant.

U.S. business with 10+ employees? Worried about unemployment claims after a termination? Get clarity and confidence — Book your FREE 30-minute consult with Rhamy Alejeal

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About the author, Rhamy

Rhamy grew up watching and working with his mother and grandmother in the senior insurance market. This familiarity with the struggles faced by people trying to navigate the incredibly complicated and heavily regulated healthcare market led him to start Poplar Financial while working on his degree at the University of Memphis. After completing his MBA and Bachelors in Finance and Economics, Rhamy guided Poplar Financial through the disruptive opportunity that is the Affordable Care Act. Since then Poplar Financial – now People Processes – has received numerous awards from major insurance carriers and industry groups. People Processes focuses on the processes around human resources and specializes in providing companies with between 20 and 300 employees with a complete, GROWN UP HR department, with the service, executives, and technology needed to scale people operations.

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