which option is better/ can she use. disability insurance or unempoyment?

Published July 16, 2010

Question by gustavoandkimberly: which option is better/ can she use. disability insurance or unempoyment?
My mom was recently let go from her job because of an alchol addiction/problem she has been batting for several years now. they sent her to rehab just about 1 year ago but that didnt help so now it is what comes next they said she wasent fired she was just let go. and they didnt drug test her so they have no proof she was under the influnce only suspition. so can she get the benefits of disability or umemployment. she worked at her job for over 3 years and she was with a union thru safeway. thank you for helping and your answers in advance

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Answer by shiprepairwoman
She may not get either. For unemployment she needs to be able and willing to work, if she can’t hold a job because she is drunk she can’t collect. If she can work she can’t get disability, most times alcoholics can work.
She can probably get unemployment since she won’t tell them she was too drunk to hold a job.
You seem to care about her, her drinking might be a problem to you. If it is bothering you consider joining Alanon. It won’t help her it is for you to help you deal with your emotions.

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