Can you collect unempployment if your job relocates?

Question

Current job relocated. When they picked the new location, they only considered certain employees when it came to distance. They moved to a location that would be more convenient for these employees, who already lived close and ignored the fact that it was a lot further for others, who already traveled a long distance. (During times of snowstorms, etc, absolutely no consideration is given to the employees that live far away, in fact, the employeees that live close get to leave first.) So one of the distant employees first said they were going to quit, gave informal (no written) notice, but then asked if they could stay. The company told them "no" they had to leave the date they said they would. Can the employee collect unemployment?

(This is in NJ)

The person fully intends to look for another job (keep in mind they currently WORK, they are not a welfare pig refusing to work at all). But WHILE THEY LOOK, can they collect?

Answer 1

The other person is right, it depends on the laws and regulations of your state. I do know this: It usually depends on how far your new commute is.... If it's 50 miles further EACH WAY than your current commute, then you may be able to draw UI. Your refusal to go that far isn't considered "voluntarily quitting", which will disqualify you under most state laws. Usually, if it isn't 50 miles further, then it's not considered a "relocation" under lots of state laws and you can't quit and draw benefits... Go to your state's unemploymet insurance web site (just google it) and check out their rules... usually, you can also call them and ask questions without messing up any claim you may have.

Answer 2

You can in most states. Usually you can collect unemployment when you were let go from a job and not "fired". You can call your local unemployment office and get furthur details.

Answer 3

I think so, but the laws vary from state to state. The best thing to do is to get another job.