I recently found out that my employer has a bad problem with mold. If I quit could I collect unemployment due to an unsafe work environment?

Unreasonably dangerous work conditions that could jeopardize an employee's health constitute valid reasons for leaving a job that would not disqualify you from UC benefits.  However, you would have the burden to prove that the danger from this mold is real and not merely perceived by you to be dangerous.  This means that you would probably have to obtain an opinion from a medical doctor or other mold expert who could testify as to whether the mold you observed actually does pose a danger.  Your belief that it might be dangerous may not be sufficient.  You also need to report the mold situation and your belief that it is dangerous to your employer first, and allow the employer an opportunity to correct the situation.  Feel free to contact me directly if you would like to discuss your situation in more detail.  Michael J. Davey, Esquire Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. 344 West Front Street Media, PA 19063 (610) 565-3700 x 271 mdavey@eckellsparks.com www.paemploymentlaw.blogspot.com www.eckellsparks.com