What Are Some Reasons For Disqualification?
You may be disqualified from receiving benefits for any of the following reasons:
- Voluntary departure from your last employer without good cause connected with the work
- Discharge by your last employer for gross misconduct
- Discharge by your last employer for misconduct other than gross misconduct
- Refusal to apply for, or accept, suitable work without good cause
- Participation in a labor dispute other than a lockout
- Inability to work or unavailability for work
- Failure to register as directed with the Job Service
- Failure to report as directed
- Failure to participate in reemployment services
- Failure to attend a training course recommended by the Department of Employment Services
- Not being authorized to work, if you are an alien
- A reasonable assurance of continuing employment*
Other District of Columbia Labor and Employment FAQs
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What Are Apprenticeships?
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What Is The Welfare To Work Program?
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How Do I File An Unemployment Claim?
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How Is Eligibility Determined?
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What About After Leaving The Military?
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What Are Dislocated Workers?
A: People who have lost jobs because of industry closings or mass layoffs Longterm unemployed people who have limited opportunity for jobs in their field … More -
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What Services Are Provided For Dislocated Workers?
A: Training/Retraining Classroom or vocational training Literacy and English for nonEnglish speaking individuals Preparation for the GED exam (high school … More -
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When Is An Employer Liable To Pay Unemployment Insurance Taxes Under District Of Columbia Law?
A: Generally, an employer with one or more individuals performing services within the District of Columbia is liable under the District of Columbia Unemployment … More
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