QUESTION
If I quit my job because of this far distance, can I collect unemployment benefits?
Asked on Dec 29th, 2012 on Labor and Employment - Ohio
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My husband took a promotion with his job that will require us to move approximately 80 miles away from my current job/home.
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There is a certain distance by which you can possibly quit for good cause and obtain unemployment benefits. I believe its worth trying.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 7:07 AM
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You may be able to...there is a provision under the unemployment law that allows for quitting of a relocation for a spouse taking a new job.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 8:16 AM
Steven Lee Miller
Probably not but you should contact EDD. They have a website where you should be able to get information.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 8:14 AM
No, no unemployment. The reason is because your reason for quitting is personal, and not related to your job.Personal reasons, even very good ones, are disqualifying in GA. No so in many other states. GA has but one exception: If the spouse that was transferred is in the Military, then it is non-disqualifying.That is the only exception carved out by the GA Legislature.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 7:45 AM
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http://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Eligibility.htm The EDD website says to be eligible for Unemployment Insurance, one must be Unemployed 'through no fault of his/her own' . When you apply the employer will oppose the filing, stating you voluntarily resigned, creating your own Unemployment.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 7:23 AM
There are provisions regarding this situation. I would recommend that you contact employment security and ask them if that distance is sufficient to allow you quit because of your move. I believe that it is, but have not researched the issue recently.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Theodore M. Roe
You cannot collect unemployment benefits if you quit your job.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Sharon Adams
Yes. You could get unemployment if you can prove that you "quit with just cause."
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 7:06 AM