Unemployment After Being Fired in Missouri
Whether you can collect unemployment in Missouri after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: If you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you earn wages equal to 6 times your weekly benefit amount. RSMo 288.050.2; Missouri DES, Help Topics for Unemployed Workers
| If you were fired | If you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you earn wages equal to 6 times your weekly benefit amount. Each additional misconduct disqualification requires another 6 times your weekly benefit amount. In aggravated cases, the Division can cancel some or all of the wage credits from that employer. |
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| Appealing a denial | You have 30 days from the date of the determination to appeal; the last day is printed on the determination. Appeal through UInteract, by mail to the DES Appeals Tribunal (P.O. Box 59, Jefferson City, MO 65104-0059) or by fax to 573-751-1321. Appeals cannot be filed by email or phone. Keep filing weekly requests while the appeal is pending. |
Where to get help in Missouri
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Missouri?
If you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you earn wages equal to 6 times your weekly benefit amount. Each additional misconduct disqualification requires another 6 times your weekly benefit amount. In aggravated cases, the Division can cancel some or all of the wage credits from that employer.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Missouri?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination to appeal; the last day is printed on the determination. Appeal through UInteract, by mail to the DES Appeals Tribunal (P.O. Box 59, Jefferson City, MO 65104-0059) or by fax to 573-751-1321. Appeals cannot be filed by email or phone. Keep filing weekly requests while the 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.