Under what circumstances can you draw unemployment if you quit your job?

Question

I work with a complete wretch, she has run several office girls off over the years from the stories I've been told by other employees. I've stuck it out for 3 years and am getting to the end of my thread.

Answer 1

you can only collect unemployment in most states if you have been fired or laid off. If you quit, and file for unemployment, your "wretched" former employer can dispute your claim and prevent you from collecting your benefits.

update your resume, apply for other positions, and give two weeks notice when you find a new job. That way, no one can ever question YOUR professionalism.

Answer 2

You can collect unemployment if you quit, however there has to be a good reason for you to quit. I quit a job in a national park because my employer did not provide family housing (there were no apartments to rent for over 50 miles). No one could expect me to keep a job if I had no place to live. That was in AZ. Just know that you may have to fight to get it, but it is usually worth it.

Also, something you may want to do before you quit is call you state's unemployment office and find out what the law is.

Answer 3

I quit one of my past jobs and was still able to collect. When I filed online and the question arose about why I left, I responded with the answer 'unsatisfactory or poor working conditions'. When you have an impossible boss that is either unwilling to work with you or help you or constantly runs you in the ground, etc., those are examples of poor working conditions. I call it 'verbal abuse' and 'slander' which does not have to be tolerated in any one job. One of the assistant managers where I used to work always gave me a problem, not to mention he would make sexual remarks and inuendos toward the 'younger' girls that worked there and that is illegal. I talked to the store manager about the problem I had with him, embarrassing me in front of customers and co-workers, but the store manager was a 'mouse' and did nothing about it - didn't want to get involved, though it was one of HIS responsibilities as store manager to resolve the issue. Of course, he did nothing, so I had no choice but to quit. I think the reason I was approved for unemployment is because the store didn't want to go through a conflict with me over this assistant manager, probably afraid that I would report this abuse to a higher authority, which I would have done had they refused me my benefits. Anyway, there is a possibility that you can collect even when you do quit. Good luck - hope everything works out for you.

Answer 4

The only way to draw unemployment benefits is if you are fired or laid off. And how do you know your next job won't have a worse wretch to work with. May be better to stick with the wretch you know.

Answer 5

If you quit you could try to get unemployement but you will have to have documented incidents on what is happening to you,,, you will have to go thru an interview with the unemployment judge and there is still only a 50/50 chance that they will take you side... documenting everything would be your only key if you quit. Make sure to have dates and times of events

Answer 6

It depends on where you live, but in many cases, you can collect unemployment even if you quit. There may be a short waiting period, but after that you should be able to collect.

Instead of that, why not look for another job while continuing to work at your present job. You are a much more attractive candidate if you have a job now.

Answer 7

If you quit because you were demoted, had a salary reduction, required to transfer to another location, or asked to take on additional responsibilities which are not part of your job. There may be additional reasons including acts of harassment, or discrimination. Check with your State Employment Office.

Answer 8

If you can t walk good?

Answer 9

you can't.