Unemployment After Being Fired in Delaware
Whether you can collect unemployment in Delaware after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You may be denied benefits if you were discharged for just cause in connection with your work, such as lateness, unexcused absences, or violating company rules. Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance, UI Claimant Handbook (revised April 2020)
| If you were fired | You may be denied benefits if you were discharged for just cause in connection with your work, such as lateness, unexcused absences, or violating company rules. |
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| Appealing a denial | You may appeal within 10 calendar days of the date of the Notice of Determination and request a hearing before an appeals referee; appeals must be filed in person at the local office or postmarked within that time. A referee's decision may be appealed to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board within 10 days of its mailing date. Keep requesting weekly benefits while your appeal is pending. |
Where to get help in Delaware
More Delaware unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Delaware Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Delaware
- Unemployment After Quitting in Delaware
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Delaware
- How to File for Unemployment in Delaware
- All Delaware unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Delaware?
You may be denied benefits if you were discharged for just cause in connection with your work, such as lateness, unexcused absences, or violating company rules.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Delaware?
You may appeal within 10 calendar days of the date of the Notice of Determination and request a hearing before an appeals referee; appeals must be filed in person at the local office or postmarked within that time. A referee's decision may be appealed to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board within 10 days of its mailing date. Keep requesting weekly 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.