EmploymentQuestion 975 of 1605
Which situation would most likely make a former employee INELIGIBLE for unemployment insurance benefits?
a.A seasonal reduction in the workforce
b.Losing hours through no fault of their own
c.Being discharged for job-related misconduct
d.Being laid off due to lack of work
Explanation
Unemployment insurance is generally for workers who lose employment through no fault of their own, such as layoffs, lack of work, or reductions in force. An employee discharged for job-related misconduct (or who quits without good cause) may be disqualified from benefits. So misconduct-based termination is the scenario most likely to bar UI eligibility.
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