Unemployment After Being Fired in Maine
Whether you can collect unemployment in Maine after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You may be disqualified if you were discharged or fired for misconduct. Your employer is contacted for information, and the Department issues a written decision you can appeal. Maine Department of Labor, Claimants Frequently Asked Questions
| If you were fired | You may be disqualified if you were discharged or fired for misconduct. Your employer is contacted for information, and the Department issues a written decision you can appeal. The FAQ links to the statute and rules for the definition of misconduct; the length of the disqualification is not stated on the page. |
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| Appealing a denial | Appeal within 30 calendar days of the mailing date of the Deputy's Decision (an extra 30 days may be allowed for good cause). File online in ReEmployME, by email to Admin.Hearings@Maine.gov, by phone at 1-207-621-5001, by fax to 207-287-5949, or by mailing or hand-delivering the Notice of Appeal form. A hearing officer's decision can be appealed in writing to the Unemployment Insurance Commission within 15 days of its mailing date. Keep filing weekly certifications while you wait. |
Where to get help in Maine
More Maine unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Maine Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Maine
- Unemployment After Quitting in Maine
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Maine
- How to File for Unemployment in Maine
- All Maine unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Maine?
You may be disqualified if you were discharged or fired for misconduct. Your employer is contacted for information, and the Department issues a written decision you can appeal.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Maine?
Appeal within 30 calendar days of the mailing date of the Deputy's Decision (an extra 30 days may be allowed for good cause). File online in ReEmployME, by email to Admin.Hearings@Maine.gov, by phone at 1-207-621-5001, by fax to 207-287-5949, or by mailing or hand-delivering the Notice of Appeal form. A hearing officer's decision can be appealed in writing to the Unemployment Insurance Commission within 15 days of its mailing date. Keep filing weekly certifications while you wait.
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.