Unemployment After Being Fired in Alaska
Whether you can collect unemployment in Alaska after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: If you were fired for misconduct connected with your work, you face a six-week disqualification starting with the first week you are unemployed, plus a three-week reduction in your benefits, and you may also be ineligible for Extended Benefits. Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Handbook
| If you were fired | If you were fired for misconduct connected with your work, you face a six-week disqualification starting with the first week you are unemployed, plus a three-week reduction in your benefits, and you may also be ineligible for Extended Benefits. If you go back to work during the disqualification period, contact a claim center, because the disqualification may be lifted. You must report a firing accurately on your claim. |
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| Appealing a denial | You may appeal within 30 days of the written determination. Appeal by phone, fax, mail or email to your UI claim center or the Appeals office (appeals@alaska.gov; fax (907) 308-2868; toll-free (800) 232-4762). Keep filing for benefits while your appeal is pending. |
Where to get help in Alaska
More Alaska unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Alaska Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Alaska
- Unemployment After Quitting in Alaska
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Alaska
- How to File for Unemployment in Alaska
- All Alaska unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Alaska?
If you were fired for misconduct connected with your work, you face a six-week disqualification starting with the first week you are unemployed, plus a three-week reduction in your benefits, and you may also be ineligible for Extended Benefits. If you go back to work during the disqualification period, contact a claim center, because the disqualification may be lifted. You must report a firing accurately on your claim.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Alaska?
You may appeal within 30 days of the written determination. Appeal by phone, fax, mail or email to your UI claim center or the Appeals office (appeals@alaska.gov; fax (907) 308-2868; toll-free (800) 232-4762). Keep filing for benefits while your appeal is pending.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.