Unemployment After Being Fired in Mississippi
Whether you can collect unemployment in Mississippi after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: You are disqualified if you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work. Under the definition used by the Mississippi Supreme Court, misconduct means willful and wanton disregard of the employer's interest, such as deliberate violations of the standards of behavior an… MDES, UI Claimant Handbook
| If you were fired | You are disqualified if you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work. Under the definition used by the Mississippi Supreme Court, misconduct means willful and wanton disregard of the employer's interest, such as deliberate violations of the standards of behavior an employer can expect, or carelessness so serious or repeated that it shows wrongful intent. Mere inefficiency, poor performance due to inability, isolated ordinary negligence and good-faith errors are not misconduct. Breaking a rule counts only if you knew or should have known of it, it was lawful and job-related, and it was fairly and consistently enforced. The disqualification lasts until you are reemployed and earn 8 times your weekly benefit amount in covered work. Source: MDES, UI Claimant Handbook |
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| Appealing a denial | Appeal within 14 calendar days of the mail date on the decision, by contacting the MDES Call Center or mailing a written request to MDES, Appeals Department, P.O. Box 1699, Jackson, MS 39215-1699. Source: MDES, UI Claimant Handbook |
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Mississippi?
You are disqualified if you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work. Under the definition used by the Mississippi Supreme Court, misconduct means willful and wanton disregard of the employer's interest, such as deliberate violations of the standards of behavior an employer can expect, or carelessness so serious or repeated that it shows wrongful intent. Mere inefficiency, poor performance due to inability, isolated ordinary negligence and good-faith errors are not misconduct. Breaking a rule counts only if you knew or should have known of it, it was lawful and job-related, and it was fairly and consistently enforced. The disqualification lasts until you are reemployed and earn 8 times your weekly benefit amount in covered work.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Mississippi?
Appeal within 14 calendar days of the mail date on the decision, by contacting the MDES Call Center or mailing a written request to MDES, Appeals Department, P.O. Box 1699, Jackson, MS 39215-1699.
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.