bros402 t1_jdmfdxj wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:11 PM

#2,352,845

holy crap what did you get charged with?

Were you at a private or charter school? Since otherwise, it'd take forever with the NJEA protecting you.

Talk to an employment attorney

jigggyman t1_jdmfjio wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM

#2,352,864

Replying to bros402 (#2,352,845)

i just got an assault charge which will probably be dismissed. i was at a charter school.

PirateForward8827 t1_jdmfjrb wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:12 PM

#2,352,867

NJ is very employee friendly. I work in healthcare and we have fired people for stealing from patients. They still applied for and received unemployment, albeit often with a delay (like a month).

jigggyman t1_jdmfsl9 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:14 PM

#2,352,893

Replying to PirateForward8827 (#2,352,867)

hopefully. I’m just worried due to the wording of the “gross misconduct” on the UI website. I’m thinking the gross misconduct refers to being fired for crimes committed at work but just wanted to be sure.

I_Am_Skipples t1_jdmgfk4 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:19 PM

#2,352,967

Replying to jigggyman (#2,352,893)

Gross misconduct is what you’ve described. Assault can be a crime that falls within the scope of that language.

jigggyman t1_jdmgs5a wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:22 PM

#2,353,014

Replying to I_Am_Skipples (#2,352,967)

I understand that. What i am asking is does gross misconduct in terms of Unemployment refer to gross misconduct at the workplace? My job does not know that I have an assault charge. They just know I have a disqualifying reason.

bros402 t1_jdmioxj wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:36 PM

#2,353,246

Replying to jigggyman (#2,352,864)

ahhh ok

biscovery t1_jdmjsci wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:45 PM

#2,353,377

Replying to jigggyman (#2,353,014)

I would file either way. Worst thing that happens is they deny your claim.

jigggyman t1_jdmkjrx wrote on March 25, 2023 at 2:50 PM

#2,353,474

Replying to biscovery (#2,353,377)

true. can’t hurt to try. thank you

Woodbutcher31 t1_jdmmogz wrote on March 25, 2023 at 3:06 PM

#2,353,732

Most times you are fired, you are penalized two weeks then can apply/resubmit. Those 2 weeks get tacked onto the back of your claim. You just have to explain that it was an altercation outside of work. Or if it was in work that you were assaulted/defending yourself. If it didn’t happen at work you’re good,I would say.

I would think gross misconduct would be child abuse, or a criminal act such as rape .. not simply assault. …..Haha every construction worker in the state would be disqualified at some point if that was the case.