A legendary singer who's been steadily working for more than four decades, Aretha Franklin is among the most important artists in pop-music history.
And if your employer refuses to pay your benefits, you might be entitled to penalty payments as well. To apply for workers' compensation benefits, simply notify your employer-in writing-as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the injury.
If this happens, ask the person who officially informs you of your firing for a written explanation of the company's decision to dismiss you. If your employer refuses to give you written documentation of the reasons for your dismissal, you may be in for a wait -- and some extra work -- before you get it.or example, if you file a claim for unemployment compensation, your former employer will need to respond to your claim. Eventually, your employer's response will be translated into a document that your local unemployment insurance office gives you, and it should indicate why you lost your job.