I took the VSP and my claim got denied. I have an appeal hearing in a few weeks. My co worker who also took the VSP got approved for unemployment. We’re both in texas. Make it make sense and also fu-k Centene. Xoxo
and if you have negative things to say about people collecting unemployment money to live, please keep your ugly ignorant mouth closed thank you :)
They denied mine in AR also. I need to file my appeal, so following in case there are any similarities between the state processes. I was an ISP but was without income for over 5 weeks and there was discrimination concerns that hadn't been addressed. This mess has really reminded me no organization is worth blind loyalty regardless of what business school teaches us.
@gg In all honesty, when it cones to unemployment, in most cases an employment attorney is not even necessary.
In almost all cases, if not all cases, if you appeal a denial for Unemployment benefits, you will probably jump on a 5 minute call with you, someone from tue company, and an unemployment representative. The UE rep will do all the talking and the company will cave and approve the benefits.
That is because unemployment office knows how these corporations can be and hate them as much as we do.
@OP yes there is a lawyer in Houston that won lawsuits for Centene employees that says yes Texas employees do get unemployment even if received VSP. It's lump sum and that works differently also.
Use AI to look for him. Give him a call.
@a1 it's a lump sum severance that makes a huge difference. Also my Texas lawyer said yes I would definitely get unemployment!
@c we were initially given access to the "Workday portal" immediately after our VSP dates and my status said "terminated" I immediately took a screenshot & sent it to myself. I also downloaded my perf reviews.
Like 3-4 weeks later, I could no longer log into the Workday portal at all. Centene removed my access.
When filing for unemployment, I added the screenshot that stated I was "terminated"... even though I too accepted the VSP (which is BS but layoffs were inevitable.
If you still have access to Workday portal, take a screenshot of your status..
@a1 Don’t give people incorrect information
@a9 Could you give more information about how you used the “termination” info in your appeal, as I have one coming up too?
Odds are your co-worker is not being honest
@a1 your advice doesn't make sense. For those that accepted VSP in states that initially deny unemploment if accepted, the appeal process can take time and it is strategic to apply right away (VSP or ISP) even though once approved it will not start paying out during the time severance is suppose to last. Hopefully OP forwarded the emails early on when VSP announced, which utilized psychological warfare ISPs will follow.
I didn't app!y right away, I waited 8 weeks.... But IN allows us to apply, still waiting to hear back though. Keep trying, there is nothing wrong with applying for unemployment if your State allows it (after accepting the VSP). Also, anyone that was impacted by ISP, should apply as well....severance or not!!
Sending you positive vibes
I hear Ken Paxton is available.
Texan Unemployment is his thing.
If your co-worker was approved ask him/her to share their process? I betcha they did something additional while applying like added an explanation, shared screen print of where Workday said we were "terminated", etc.. I added an explanation in WA
after taking VSP, not sure whether it was needed or not...but it was accepted after some back & forth.
Don't leave ANY money on the table be ready to defend your actions. Good luck..!
@a2 I guess it depends on your state?
@a1 actually no.. you’re supposed to file as soon as you leave, but thanks for the help lol
This doesn't make sense. If you are getting a severance, then unemployment doesn't make sense. The severance is your unemployment.
Once the severance runs out, then you file for unemployment, in general.