Got fired from my job because I was late alot. (I mostly called in and told them usually 15 - 30 minutes) The manager loved how I worked and even said hes willing to give me another chance and would have me back because of my good work but the owner was the one that made the decision. (Never missed a day and I could of fixed the issue of being late but was too late unfortunately and he also said its because right now there isnt alot of work on the job so is this a layoff? he told me he had to let me go he brough up the tardiness and that there wasnt alot of work right now). I only worked there for 3 moths Full time 40 hours a week and also did alot of overtime. Im looking for a job now but Im just worried with the though recession I wont get a job anytime soon. Can I apply for unemployment and have a good chance of getting it? Live in Massachussetts. Before this job only had a part time 25-30 hours a week for 2 years but it was one year ago. So I basiaclly had about a one year gap in between jobs. Please help. Thanks.