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Help! I've Been Accused of Unemployment Fraud!

Let me tell you a story. After you lost your job, you applied for unemployment benefits, and a week later you started getting checks (or direct deposits). You used that money to pay your bills while you searched for work. You kept a diligent diary of your work search; you interviewed, you went to job fairs, and when you were finally hired by a new (and no doubt better!) company, you promptly stopped claiming benefits. Unemployment insurance did what it was supposed to do—i

Ben Burdick

5 days ago8 min read

I Was Fired. Can I Still Get Unemployment Benefits?

Yes! It's a common misconception that you can't get unemployment benefits if you were fired. Not Every Discharge Is Disqualifying! In reality, you are disqualified for unemployment benefits only if you were fired because of your "misconduct." Misconduct isn't defined in the law, but it usually means knowingly and willfully violating an employer's reasonable policy. This includes obviously unethical things like stealing from the register or instigating a fistfight. It can a

Ben Burdick

Dec 16, 20254 min read

What's My Reason For Separation on the Unemployment Application?

When you're applying for unemployment insurance, you'll be asked the reason you are no longer working for your former employer. Unfortunately, the list of possible answers can be confusing, and misconceptions or misunderstandings are common. Many people are tempted to just pick something—it can't matter that much, can it? But picking the wrong thing can lead to a denial, or worse, a nerve-wracking accusation of unemployment fraud. To minimize the likelihood of a denial or

Ben Burdick

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Burdick Law PLLC Moves to State Capital and Resumes Taking New Clients!

The last year has been a whirlwind. First, my family and I spent five months traveling around the Southwestern United States, visiting national and state parks, lakes, caves, mountains, and redwood forests. My daughter, who turned 3 years old on the road, effectively had a half a year of dad-driven preschool, which we spent learning—together—about the incredible variety of plants, animals, and minerals we could see on our hikes. That was followed by a 5-month stay with fri

Ben Burdick

Nov 6, 20254 min read