Just had baby, Husband fired from job today

So we just had a baby 5 and a half months ago. Husband has been at his job for over 10 years and is supposedly a top performer (by the numbers).They fired him not for missing necessarily but for not giving enough notice. They wanted 2 weeks notice everytime. But when you have a baby and they are sick.. I mean that isnt possible. He still had a week of PTO left even.. Everytime he missed it was for doctor's appointments for the baby and to stay home with her when she was sick. I work full time too, but do not make enough to cover our rent by myself and other bills. Im freaking out.. He is SO depressed and im worried sick. They are refusing severance.. I dont know if he will get unemployment..He says they never gave him any formal warning about how not giving enough notice could result in losing his job. Please ANYONE.. Have you been in this situation? please share how you go through this. Advice? help help help

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JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

If he is the bread winner why did he stay home when the baby was sick instead of you?

Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F

@JaggedLittlePill We are equal breadwinners, we make the same amount - Work the same etc

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

@Brassm0nk3y I misunderstood then...I was under the impression he made more. However, this should be a written policy. He has no excuse for not knowing the policies surrounding time off. I take the time off because my husbands job is more important. Him calling out constantly would be a red flag and ..that is just common sense. You should have taken time off too..did you not?

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

@JaggedLittlePill do not get me wrong...you may have a case for unemployment at the very least but it seems if the time was excessive and this was a written policy there may be no way to fight it at all.