Can you get unemployment benefits if you're fired or quit your job?

(NewsNation) — When you're fired, you typically have the right to collect unemployment benefits. But what if you quit?

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eligibility for unemployment benefits varies in both situations, since it's typically based on why an employee was fired. For example, if you were fired because of a violation of your company's policy, you may be ineligible to collect benefits.

If you quit your job, you most likely won't be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, it's not always that simple.

How do unemployment benefits work?

Unemployment benefits are run by the federal government and the state where you live and work. They are meant to offer short-term help for those unemployed and searching for a new role. The state decides how much you can receive, who