Unemployment benefits question.....

[Zoemakes5]

Was wondering if anyone here might know the answer to this question.

We are moving shortly for my DH's relocation with a new company. Someone mentioned to me that if I couldn't get a job quickly, I should be able to receive unemployment. Another friend indicated that I wouldn't be able to get it since I quit.

Is relocating for spouse's job an exception to the rule that you can't get benefits if you quit?

TIA

 

[msmayor]

My understanding is that unemployment benefits are payable only for involuntary separation from your job: you're fired or laid off. If you voluntarily leave (which is the case when you quit to move) you are not entitled to benefits.

 

[Mary Anne]

Actually that is not true, you can file for unemployment no matter how you leave a postion. The company you leave as your last employer usually will refuse to honor the unemployment claim if you quit, however it is possible that sometimes they don't. I've seen it work both ways, it depends why you left. I do believe that if you have left because of having to relocate that is a reason to file.

To the original poster, you have nothing to lose by filling a claim. If they deny you you are no worse off then if you never filed.

Good luck to you.

 

[DebbieB]

I believe laws vary by state, since it is paid from the state not the federal level.

 

[jtoast]

It depends on the state you are moving from. About 3 years ago we moved from Oklahoma to Texas when my wife was promoted. When I filed due to spousal relocation, my former employer disputed the claim. The state of Oklahoma said that I was entitled to the money and I had no further problems.

Each state will have its own regulations on this. Good luck.

 

[Zoemakes5]

Thanks, everyone....anyone know CA's take on it?

I think I may have found out the answer....
I got this from California statutes....

"An individual is deemed to leave work with good cause when leaving to accompany a spouse or domestic partner to a place from which it is impractical to commute to the employment. For this purpose, the term spouse includes a person to whom marriage is imminent"

 

[ceecee]

I think you also have to be employed for a certain amount of time as well. I thought it was for being fired or laid off, I would think an employer would dispute a voluntary move for sure.

 

[mickeyfan2]

Thanks, everyone....anyone know CA's take on it?

It would be a Minnesota claim not a California claim.

 

[Zoemakes5]

It would be a Minnesota claim not a California claim.

Really? I'd be leaving the state of MN and requesting benefits in CA, if I needed them.....I'd think that CA laws would apply.....

 

[mickeyfan2]

Really? I'd be leaving the state of MN and requesting benefits in CA, if I needed them.....I'd think that CA laws would apply.....

You will apply in CA but your unemployment was paid into MN, so it would be an out of state claim (living in CA but claiming in MN). Does that make sense?

 

[GJM]

Yes - it would be considered an interstate claim.

 

[nannerbadnanner]

Your claim will definitely be from the state you are moving from, but unemployment reps in your new state should help you file the claim. I worked in state career center/unemployment claim before being a SAHM and there were many people who came in who had relocated due to spouse's job who were able to get unemployment. Many did not even know they were eligible. Good luck with you move!