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Act fast on firing for misconduct, or risk being liable for unemployment compensation

10/12/2011

If you want to fire someone for misconduct, here’s a good reason not to drag your feet on it. If the delay is too long between the alleged misconduct and the termination, the employee may get unemployment compensation.

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