Unemployment After Being Fired in Nebraska
Whether you can collect unemployment in Nebraska 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 for the week of discharge and the 14 weeks after it. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-628.10
| If you were fired | If you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified for the week of discharge and the 14 weeks after it. If the misconduct was gross, flagrant and willful, or unlawful, you are totally disqualified from benefits based on wages earned before the discharge. Misconduct involving intoxication at work cancels all wage credits from that employer. Courts describe misconduct as wanton and willful disregard of the employer's interests, deliberate rule violations, or negligence showing culpability. Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-628.10 |
|---|---|
| Appealing a denial | Your appeal must be received by the Nebraska Claims Center, or filed online, within 20 calendar days from the date the determination was mailed. File online at NEworks, by mail to the Nebraska Appeal Tribunal (PO Box 94600, Lincoln, NE 68509), by fax (402-471-1734) or by email (NDOL.Appeals@nebraska.gov). You can ask the Tribunal to reconsider within 10 days of its decision, or file a Petition for Review in District Court within 30 days. |
Where to get help in Nebraska
More Nebraska unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Nebraska Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Nebraska
- Unemployment After Quitting in Nebraska
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Nebraska
- How to File for Unemployment in Nebraska
- All Nebraska unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in Nebraska?
If you were discharged for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified for the week of discharge and the 14 weeks after it. If the misconduct was gross, flagrant and willful, or unlawful, you are totally disqualified from benefits based on wages earned before the discharge. Misconduct involving intoxication at work cancels all wage credits from that employer. Courts describe misconduct as wanton and willful disregard of the employer's interests, deliberate rule violations, or negligence showing culpability.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Nebraska?
Your appeal must be received by the Nebraska Claims Center, or filed online, within 20 calendar days from the date the determination was mailed. File online at NEworks, by mail to the Nebraska Appeal Tribunal (PO Box 94600, Lincoln, NE 68509), by fax (402-471-1734) or by email (NDOL.Appeals@nebraska.gov). You can ask the Tribunal to reconsider within 10 days of its decision, or file a Petition for Review in District Court within 30 days.
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.