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Quit vs. Fired in Indiana

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How can an employee find out their termination status in Indiana?

By “termination status” an employee probably means “quit” vs. “fired.”

Employees must call their pervious employers to learn this information. If a worker feels uncomfortable doing this, he or she might contact the firm’s Human Resources department.

The question about whether one is listed as “quit” or “fired” in payroll records may certainly have some ficant implications.

The person who is looking for a new job would certainly prefer to be listed as “quit” rather than “fired” in the previous company’s records. In the future, it might be helpful to write a letter of resignation. That would probably help assure that the employee is listed among the “quit” rather than among the “fired.” Two weeks’ notice is a good idea, even if not legally required, because prospective employers are favorably disposed to workers who do. So do previous employers, who may then provide better references.

For the time being, remember that, in the words of one professional resume writer, 77% of all employees have been fired during some time in their working careers. In short, it is not that unusual. The subject may never come up in an interview, particularly if the worker has been away from the job in question for several months.

Being fired for “gross misconduct” is another matter. That is taken very seriously. “Gross misconduct,” of course, refers to behavior like stealing from the company or assaulting another worker.

When participating in a job interview, it is probably best not to be critical of a former company or supervisor, or even one’s coworkers. It leaves the impression that the interviewee is difficult to get along with.

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Curiously, some people might prefer to be listed as “fired.” They are the ones who wish to collect unemployment compensation. Under most circumstances, the person who quits is not eligible for benefits, while the worker who is fired may be entitled to those benefits.

There are exceptions from state to state. JH