Question About Unemployment
employment attorney Iowa Aug 4, 2026
Quick back story (in the US - Iowa) I have been working for a company for 1.5 years. Started off as an inventory manager/yard specialist, and worked up to a Production Manager position. Went through the whole rigmarole of OSHA certifications, sigma lean manufacturing, building departments, etc. As we were growing I started to take on more and more responsibilities. This included HR, hiring process, payroll, procurement, building the Shipping/Receiving team, and sometimes maintenance. When I started we had 10 employee and when I put in my two weeks, I was overseeing 30 people roughly. I have never signed an employee handbook - as the CEO, Plant Manager, and myself have been constantly updating it. I worked both sides of the clock, worked onsite 80% of the time and at home 20%. This included weekends. I asked the new Director of Ops if I could have the 13th and 14th of July off as well as asking the Plant Manager if I could take the 13th off as I had worked the majority of Sunday July 12th. The Plant Manager said “I don’t see why not” and the DOO approved it. On Monday the 13th, I then put in my two week notice in. It wasn’t received well, and turned a little weird and unprofessional. After that I had broken communication from the DOO and was told on Thursday the 16th (8am) that I don’t need to come back to the office. I thought it was strange, but figured they wanted to be more hands on - on the floor.. I can handle the other responsibilities on the phone/computer. Thursday morning around 9am, all my access/permissions/passwords were revoked. Monday the 20th I received my direct deposit and I’m paid out through the 13th as well as asked for my computer and keys. I have no write-ups, disciplinary actions, or complaints from my three superiors. Am I eligible for unemployment? I have everything I said above saved in texts and emails. Location: Iowa
