Unemployment After Being Fired in Arizona
Whether you can collect unemployment in Arizona after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You are disqualified if you were discharged for willful or negligent misconduct connected with your work. A.R.S. § 23-775(2)
| If you were fired | You are disqualified if you were discharged for willful or negligent misconduct connected with your work. The disqualification covers the week of discharge and the waiting week and lasts until you have earned wages equal to five times your weekly benefit amount in later work. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 23-775(2) |
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| Appealing a denial | You must appeal within 15 calendar days after the determination was mailed to your last known address (or within 7 calendar days after it was delivered to you). Appeals may be filed in writing, electronically or by phone. Before the appeal period ends you may instead ask for a reconsidered determination. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: A.R.S. § 23-773 |
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Arizona?
You are disqualified if you were discharged for willful or negligent misconduct connected with your work. The disqualification covers the week of discharge and the waiting week and lasts until you have earned wages equal to five times your weekly benefit amount in later work.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Arizona?
You must appeal within 15 calendar days after the determination was mailed to your last known address (or within 7 calendar days after it was delivered to you). Appeals may be filed in writing, electronically or by phone. Before the appeal period ends you may instead ask for a reconsidered determination.
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.