What does "Gross Misconduct" Mean?
Although illegal or dangerous acts committed in the workplace are likely to qualify as gross misconduct, the acts need not be criminal or otherwise unlawful in nature. In some instances, even acts tha...
COBRA INS. DROPPED
... COBRA coverage for an ex-employee who was found by a judge to have been fired rightfully for gross misconduct? She is on our COBRA plan right now however; we are getting quotes for new insurance car...
When would a termination be considered a "gross misconduct"?
... information regarding COBRA. My question is, my employer is claiming that I was discharged due to "misconduct" caused by a failure to notify of absences. . Would the cause of my termination as descri...
Gross misconduct defined
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A: Although illegal or dangerous acts committed in the workplace are likely to qualify as gross misconduct, the acts need not be criminal or otherwise unlawful in nature. In some instances, even a...
termination for misconduct/insubordination
Q: My husband was unfairly terminated for misconduct/insubordination after 20 years of service. Does this qualify our family of 5 for COBRA benefits?
A: If his previous employer has more than...
who determines gross misconduct
Q: According to my ex-employer I was terminated for "misconduct" and they even refused my unemployment benefits. The Unemployment Dept after the hearing determined that they had no grounds of wrongf...
Do we have to offer COBRA to an employee that is incarcerated?
...ail the notice to his last known address?
A: If the employee was terminated because of gross misconduct then the employer does not have to offer the employee or their dependents COBRA continuat...
I was fired...
...ng fired is one of the qualifying events for COBRA. As long as you were not fired for “gross misconduct” your employer must offer you COBRA. The employer or their COBRA plan administrato...
Does my boss by law have to offer me COBRA?
... own requirements and rules.
Also, under COBRA law an employee that was let go for “gross misconduct” does not qualify for COBRA.
If your employer has more than 20 employees and y...
My employer changed insurance companies, can I keep the old company?
...enefits because their hours are reduced or because employment ended for any reason other than gross misconduct.
A person is not eligible for COBRA when they are still employed and still receiving g...
I have not been sent my COBRA paperwork after being let go.
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1. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment (unless due to gross misconduct) 2. Your working hours have been reduced These events apply to covered spouses and th...
Do you qualify if you quit?
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For the employee:
1. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment (unless due to gross misconduct) 2. Your working hours have been reduced These events apply to the employee’s c...
strike and pregnancy
...5th. If I need to COBRA my insurance will it go through in time? Also, does striking count as gross misconduct?
A: You would be eligible for COBRA if you lose your group benefits because you go on s...
What are acceptable "Qualifying events"?
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For the employee:
1. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment (unless due to gross misconduct) 2. Your working hours have been reduced these events apply to the employee’s c...
Resigning from job
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1. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment (unless due to gross misconduct) 2. Your working hours have been reduced These events apply to covered spouses and th...
Weekly Insurance Deduction
...oyee continuation of group health insurance when they leave the job for any reason other than gross misconduct. An employee doesn’t start to pay for COBRA coverage until they elect to continue ...
Can a non US citizen qualify for COBRA?
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1. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment (unless due to gross misconduct) 2. Your working hours have been reduced These events apply to covered spouses and th...
How do I get COBRA?
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For the employee:
1. Voluntary or involuntary termination of employment (unless due to gross misconduct) 2. Your working hours have been reduced These events apply to the employee’s c...
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