Can I Get Unemployment if I Was Fired for Not Meeting Sales Quota?
Many sales companies require quotas for their sales staff. If you failed to meet your quota and lost your job because of it, you may still qualify for unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance pays you a portion of your salary for up to 26 weeks in most cases, according to NOLO.
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General Eligibility
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To qualify for unemployment insurance you must meet all of the requirements in your state. The requirements vary from state to state but include some generalities. For example, you must meet a certain minimum earnings threshold, meaning you must make at least the minimum required to receive insurance benefits. You must be able to seek new employment, and you must have lost your job through no fault of your own, which can include a termination in some cases.
Reason for Dismissal
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In many states, you can still receive approval for unemployment insurance after a termination, providing the termination was either not your fault or due to a minor or isolated infraction. For example, if you were not a good fit for the sales position and thus couldl not meet the required quota, you may still qualify for unemployment insurance. The labor department or unemployment insurance department in your state will review the facts behind your termination and make a final ruling on your case.
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Temporary Denial
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Some states may deny your unemployment insurance initially, but allow you to start receiving your benefits at a later date, known as a disqualification period. In these cases, the labor department or unemployment insurance department will send you notification stating how long you must wait before receiving benefits. If you do not find a job during that time, and still meet the other qualifications, you can start receiving benefits after your disqualification period ends.
Tips
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If you feel you qualify for unemployment insurance, you should submit an application as soon as possible after your termination. Filing a claim quickly will shorten your processing time. You can complete an application at a labor department or unemployment insurance department office in your state. Many states also allow you to apply for unemployment insurance online.
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