Unemployment After Being Fired in North Dakota
Whether you can collect unemployment in North Dakota after being fired, what counts as misconduct, and how to appeal a denial.
Short answer: If you are fired for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you go back to work for another covered employer and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit amount. Job Service North Dakota, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Guide, "Misconduct"
| If you were fired | If you are fired for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you go back to work for another covered employer and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit amount. Examples Job Service lists include violating a posted or known company rule, insubordination, theft, destroying company property and unexcused absences. If you are fired for gross misconduct, you are disqualified for one year. |
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| Appealing a denial | You can appeal any determination online through UI ICE or by returning the appeal form or a written appeal by mail, fax (701-328-2728) or in person at a Job Service office. Your appeal must be postmarked or received by the appeal deadline printed on the determination. A hearing is held before an appeals referee. The next steps are a bureau review and then district court. Keep certifying weekly while you appeal. |
Where to get help in North Dakota
More North Dakota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your North Dakota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in North Dakota
- Unemployment After Quitting in North Dakota
- How Much Unemployment Pays in North Dakota
- How to File for Unemployment in North Dakota
- All North Dakota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you were fired in North Dakota?
If you are fired for misconduct connected with your work, you are disqualified until you go back to work for another covered employer and earn at least 10 times your weekly benefit amount. Examples Job Service lists include violating a posted or known company rule, insubordination, theft, destroying company property and unexcused absences. If you are fired for gross misconduct, you are disqualified for one year.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in North Dakota?
You can appeal any determination online through UI ICE or by returning the appeal form or a written appeal by mail, fax (701-328-2728) or in person at a Job Service office. Your appeal must be postmarked or received by the appeal deadline printed on the determination. A hearing is held before an appeals referee. The next steps are a bureau review and then district court. Keep certifying weekly while you appeal.
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.