Can I get unemployment if I quit? (Maybe)

It depends on why you quit.

[@adamanswers]

Short answer: Maybe.

[@lindseyhorsman5192]

I dont really have documentation. But I left a job I loved after 5 years of working there due to a supervisor constantly degrading me and yelling at me in front of other coworkers. Just disheartened by the situation.

[@tamishawise527]

Do u mind sharing,What was your outcome

[@lindseyhorsman5192]

@tamishawise527 I was approved for unemployment which I received for 3 months until I was able to find a new job. They did try to come back on me to pay it back but they failed to attend the meeting and I never heard anything else about it that was almost 3 years ago.

[@Suninrags]

What if they pressure you out through abusive tactics

[@yroc2553]

That's what I delt with, but how do you prove it?

[@Ninabeana13]

I reported a coworker to HR for constantly harassing me, insults, demeaning other coworkers as well, and the boss backed her up because they’re tight, and constantly mentioned being fired in relation to any time I missed work due to illness and when my children were sick. All day every day I was mistreated and had to endure these demeaning behaviors. So instead of the employee being punished they transferred me to a location about an hour away that’s near the city and traffic can be sitting there for 2 hours during rush hours. Which in turn causes me to be late or not even be able to pick up my children from aftercare. What can I do about this??? I’ve applied at 30 jobs in the last few weeks. This is very unreasonable! Like why am I being punished to waste my time, gas, wear and tear, having to pay more in childcare. Is this a constructive discharge???

[@Ninabeana13]

FYI the nasty coworker has been reported twice by me and once by another employee that quit less than a week after the incident because the coworker harassed her even more! Also I tried fighting to not be transferred so far away, but I was told it was too late less than a week had passed. My replacement has been hired and the new person is the harassing coworkers best friend. How friggen convenient! She was definitely up to no good, trying to harass me into quitting! People are so evil!

[@josephpadilla7265]

So basically I need to get laid off from my job to get unemployment

[@KJensenStudio]

Laid off is different from getting fired, remember, so if you go punching your boss; probably no unemployment. :-)

[@OBZRV82]

What if I quit because the long hours effect my anxiety. Which might possibly my relapse. Will I qualify unemployment insurance?

[@quenessyomy6924]

The owner where I worked contracted COVID , so I didn’t feel comfortable working there.. So I told them I wasn’t coming back, plus my hours where low (12 a week)and no benefits. WASNT no need to return.. I appealed my unemployment..

[@nathanm9164]

Did they accept you for unemployment for that reason?

[@MorriganNoel]

When you say unsafe, does that only mean physically unsafe? Or would that include an environment where being fired was continually threatened?

[@mmommo2025]

can't prove anything against my employer but the game playing is thru the roof. pray for me.

[@shutit4024]

What’s going on? I may be facing the same

[@adrianacv727]

Good information, but I noticed a lot of people still concerned, there're a lot of unanswered questions in the comment section above :/

[@calimaree30]

Thanks what if I have to quit due to my limited availability? My job only has offers full time position. Because of grad school I’ll only be available 16 hours next semester. Can I apply for UI when I stop working for this reason? In California.

[@Diana-ds1ir]

I quit my job due to having to take care of my mother so I was wondering if I would be able to file for family paid leave??

[@lamarrussell2369]

What about if I left my job due to health issues what do I do then

[@joshhall8870]

@@thatscorpionchic7875 Health issues is a valid reason cause you didn’t voluntarily quit

[@user-oi1et3bl6w]

I qualified after quitting because I was being asked to do work outside of my certifications and I submitted proof of an email exchange with my manager where I asked and confirmed what license was required to do said task (which I did not have) so unemployment granted me my benefits!

[@universezero2590]

What if I didn’t quit and had a disability it’s been years and someone told me to apply for unemployment I was approved then was told my info was used fraudulently was told I was approved for pandemic help then now I am not approved it has been a roller coaster I need money I don’t know what to do please any advice would help

[@rlwells6475]

I worked at a security guard 7 years n 2 years at my job . Around the beginning of the pandemic I was behind bills I did get one of the licenses but didn’t not have enough money to get the rest at the same time I was getting kicked out my crib and I lost my job at the same time , i appealed I will be explaining the situation and I should receive my benefits ..praying!!

[@ernestomaldonado5057]

Please answer my question..On 11/24/21 I had a car accident..the police took my license and got it suspended.. me being a truck driver became unemployed.. the EDD is implying that I quited involuntarily..and..had a phone interview with me..and said they were going to contact my employer to see if I could get my benefits or they would let me know...I had my phone interview in 3/25/22 and I'm still waiting for the answer.. I have told them I am looking for another job other than a truck driver while my case is being taken care by my attorney...do you think they will deny me my unemployment benefits?? Thanks for the answer

[@aionthanks]

WOW DUDE YOU EVERY THING YOU SAID EFFECTED ME LOL

[@efraincorpus8777]

Im moving out of state from CA to Tx in August...would I qualify for unemployment in Texas based that Im moving to have a better affordable life in Texas since Ca is too expensive and I can't make it anymore, moving for a better opportunity at life, cost of living. Thank you for your time.

[@jjrolltide]

A lot of people is moving from Cal To Texas. California is such a Shitty State.

[@efraincorpus8777]

@@ragepie292 I did.

[@josuemartinezz80]

@@efraincorpus8777 So did you end up getting unemployment? I’m leaving California going to Pennsylvania. For the Same reason as you, let me know how you did it. Thanks In advanced

[@efraincorpus8777]

@@josuemartinezz80 Hey! Yes I did qualify, when I applied on CA EDD, I stated I left my job for good reason, I'm moving out of state to be with my family. I also let my employer know why I was leaving my job (I stated that in my resignation letter to keep for record) I applied once I moved with my new Texas address. They then sent some letter stating what I had said so that they can verity with my employer. Once verified they sent me a Certified Benefits claim for me to fill out to get paid.

[@efraincorpus8777]

@Kelly Cuevas I replied on the bottom comment from another user if you want to read.

[@msanchez6110]

I filed for unemployment in May because I got tested positive for covid-19 while I was at my new job. I had to stay home for 5-6 weeks and just a couple days ago I found out my past employer(I quit In January 2020) is protesting my case. Can they really do that? I had a valid reason to file for unemployment so why are they protesting. Please reply :(

[@dnawrapsatl]

Get a lawyer for unemployment

[@shutit4024]

Did you get it still?

[@msanchez6110]

I had a phone interview in July ,which my past employer did not answer, but I still had to answer some questions. I did not win but I was eligible to receive the coronavirus aid,relief, and cares act package.

[@shutit4024]

@@msanchez6110 hey you still got something that’s good

[@bortiz5260]

My mom getting surgery soon in both arms can I get unemployment if I say I’m taking care of her fulltime ????

[@amyverri9268]

I'm a social worker and my car broke and I can hardly afford to pay general expenses let alone a car. The repair is 5g. Can I collect?

[@Gigolowattz]

i quit my job because i HAD to move to california now i cannot find work, do i qualify for unemployment

[@rabeeimtiaz3755]

Please let us if you were able to get unemployment after all? My husband is in the same position. He is moving to California but we are not sure!

[@shutit4024]

Yes you can get it I’m moving soon and I’m about to get it

[@raymondrodriguez2295]

I live over an hour away from where I work. with the current gas prices I'm spending $100 every 2-3 days on gas. is this a valid reason to quit my job? would I still be eligibleforunemployment?

[@Moonlight-ks9cp]

This happened to me as well

[@tatiana.129]

Hi!!! Please!!! Answer my question!!!!! Have I right to request about changing administrative judge on my next hearing? Because on previous hearing judge was very nervous on me.. didn’t hear and I couldn’t to say even 1 word .. I wrote complaint on her to the Board and they sent my documents back to the same judge.. What’s the point in the new hearing? 100% result will negatively . In the unemployment office denied my request… Please! What I can do in this situation? Thank you very much!!!

[@tatiana.129]

Hi !!! I have question.. Is it possible to request about changing judge on hearing? I did appeal to the Board after first hearing, judge was very aggressive and nervous, didn’t hear me.. Board returned my case to her again.. after my complaints she will more angry than before, or she will nice but my employer will won . I got denied on my request about other judge. What I can do? No point in this hearing.. only spending nervous. Thank you very much!!!

[@mustafaarslan4583]

I worked for the same company last 2 yrs. It's a traveling construction company and I don't want to travel out of this state since I moved here with my family in the time I have been working here. The project here is done now and they want me to go to Louisiana (across country) for a paycut.....payout...... Do I have to go or can I refuse and get unemployment?

[@mustafaarslan4583]

I'm tired of watching my kids cry, I've found a good area, we all love it here and the thought of me leaving seriously messes with their mental health, like legitimately, I've seen it in the youngest 2 already (aged 3 and 5)

[@wegoseico4169]

The job I have right now changed the hours from 4:30pm/1am to 2:30pm to 11pm. Apparently it was just during summer. Now they won't go back and I can't do these hours cause the whole reason I took this job was so my toddlers didn't need a baby sitter and could have a parent at home. What do you suggest

[@newnii]

Hey so I'm already getting unemployment but I might need to quit bc of child care and my job is not giving me the hours or days I need, can I quit and still continue to get my unemployment?

[@johntoda3306]

If i'm an employee of an acquired company by a privately held firm and 50%+ employees are let go with the other 40+% left to support business line. Is that a sufficient reason to quit and apply for unemployment?

[@pudgyplanter1130]

How about getting a raise but then your hours were cut to a point that you don't even see your raise!! but the other girl in my department did not lose any hours. They claim it's because they can't afford it.

[@andrewgarcia162]

What if it’s cus COVID because people in the company are getting it and still working and management is hiding it

[@95CAborn]

Same situation. I feel like a lot of people are in this predicament.

[@shutit4024]

That’s what happened to me and this b*tch didn’t really care and no type of hazard pay or nothing smh

[@shutit4024]

Oh and my ex coworker sued her for that

[@shutit4024]

@@95CAborn yup

[@brayan9645]

@@95CAborn I had to quit because something similar was happening where I was working and on top of that I had to take care of my nephew

[@hateheals91178]

I worked a job for 9 years and got hurt 7 years in. Went to er about it and had a ripped chest muscle and both shoulders hurt. Told company about but they never helped me at all. I still had to work through it and eventually had to go for my health. Can I get unemployment for it?

[@KJensenStudio]

Unemployment?? Sounds like you need to see a lawyer!

[@randomfactsguy1386]

Sounds more like a workman's comp lawsuit

[@farrtun]

I have a customer service job out call center closed down and I work from home. I am about to give birth and I would no choice but to quit to care for a newborn and I also can’t work from home while a baby is crying . So does this maybe qualify me to apply ?

[@asherpoke4837]

My job is a job that we can do at home and they are having 100s of people back to the office. I told them I don't feel safe going back to the office while our cases are growing and I have a higher risk of getting covid they told me I need to go back or I need to find somewhere else to work. If I quit or keep working from home and they fire me would I get unemployment?

[@dankarbon2951]

If you quit your job. take a new job. and get let go after 2 weeks, can you collect unemployment?

[@user-pl4sn6bt6h]

Yes. As long as you have enough work history prior to collect unemployment. The state where I live requires 24 months of work history, yours might be less

[@ArtRamboPettyQueen]

Hi. I am a teacher in California and I might be relocating out of state. Do you know if I would be eligible to collect unemployment if we have to move because of my husband‘s job? Thank you

[@mariameza5342]

Hello were you able to collect unemployment? I am in the same situation. Moving out os state because my husband is relocating due to job.

[@xrutthh]

We get our 30 min breaks one hour before we clock out … will that be something ?

[@rosettejones5050]

I heard a woman who got unemployment because her employer didn't require a degree for the jobs she wanted to move up when hired but later required degree

[@Pigeon6133]

I quit my job because there were workers that tested positive for covid and still decided to come into work (not wearing masks) and coughing all over the place, I signed my letter of resignation immediately do I qualify for Edd benefits I had my phones interview Sunday and it went good I'm praying that I get my benefits

[@brightspacebabe]

My ex boss came in sick, coughing all over without a mask and gave me covid. I quit soon after; not only for that reason but also due to toxicity in the workplace.

[@Outlawz1971]

No

[@Pigeon6133]

@@Outlawz1971 5 months late I've already figured that out

[@sparkledonut4860]

@@Pigeon6133 you didn’t get approved for the unemployment?

[@95CAborn]

@@Pigeon6133 did you receive benefits?

[@joshhall8870]

You have to have a valid reason if you quit. You can’t just quit cause you don’t feel like working. I just got terminated from a job I haven’t worked at in 3 months

[@michelleloreto8528]

What about for child care ?

[@___XY____________0]

I’m turning 19 next month. I currently work as a package handler at UPS, it’s a tough job and I’ve been working there over a year, it’s very bad during the summer it got very hot and humid, packages get very busy and frustrating, they pay $22 an hour but that’s only temporary because of how busy it is, they may or may not keep the pay rate. Honestly this job is not making me happy it’s messing up my mental health and physical health, I hurt myself everyday bending my back and bumping into hard and pointy objects and also sometimes have a package fall on my head out of nowhere when I didn’t see it coming, it’s also 5 days a week and it starts at 4:30pm until . Also I’m struggling in school, I just want at least $200 a week until I find a really good part time job paying around 50k a year, that way I don’t have to stress about taking a lot of classes in college knowing I have a good job and that I can take my time getting my degree. Anyways, what do you think of the working conditions I described of UPS? I really really want to quit and I can’t find a chill job with decent pay and good conditions, I see maybe 1 or 2 at most online that are hiring but it’s hard to get the job. And really all I want is just a passive income of at least $200 a week, that’s good enough for me since I don’t spend my money a lot.

[@rjcubano]

At $22 a hour, you are making more than most. Your expectations of how much part time jobs pay are not in sync with reality. The good part is that you are furthering your education and you know that you’re worth more. You need an exit plan. At your age filling a claim of injury short of loosing a limb won’t fly. So, be thankful for the job. Look into getting a Real Estate License and walk away from UPS after you close a few deals. You’ll probably make so much money that you’ll put college on hold as well. Good Luck!

[@___XY____________0]

@@rjcubano I know $22 an hour is very good trust me I already got that impression. But I hope you know the reason it’s $22 an hour is because at UPS we have terrible working conditions especially during summer, at the end of September they’re gonna re evaluate it and see probably take it away, they’re probably gonna change it to around $18 an hour, like supervisors aren’t even getting $22 an hour they get $20. I don’t have a lot of expectations with unemployment, most people get unemployment for a very good reason and I understand that, and I really need more time off to focus more on school and a lot of other personal issues but at the same time I also want a little income. It’s hard to find a chill job too. I’m gonna apply for unemployment, probably not gonna work, but I’ll give it a try.

[@DaddyC445]

@@___XY____________0 any updates?

[@___XY____________0]

@@DaddyC445 I’m still working there but just desperate to get out, it’s an consistent schedule sometimes, like I’ve been getting lots of days off lately but that’s bc of overstaffing and this happens randomly sometimes, I love it when I get days off of work because I work Monday through Friday at 5pm, but I don’t know how often I’ll be lucky and get the day off from over staffing, and as I said this mentally screws you up working there. I can’t apply for unemployment until I’m actually unemployed which kinda sucks because I wanted to see if Was eligible for unemployment, and if I was then I’d quit. This job is way too hectic and im just finding new jobs rn.

[@gardenivy7692]

I ended up in the emergency room I’m a security guard they put me in a guard shack with no bathroom and no sink to wash my hands I got a serious UTI infection and also bacterial infection I asked to be moved back to my old post which had a bathroom and sink my boss said no I had to stay there because they didn’t have anybody else this just happened a couple of days ago I’m still on meds and can’t even go back if I wanted to so I was trying to find out if I don’t go back can I get unemployment

[@dianegarcia7108]

what if i quit due to not having childcare and asked by employer to still come in to work? I live in NYC btw

[@rayshawnsolo627]

What if u was accused of stealing without seeing proof an just left the job

[@zach7206]

Probably should’ve contacted HR

[@LESSAOLE]

Question : I've been working part time(15 hours/week)while collecting . Will I be disqualified if I quit my part time now?

[@chrisconway9044]

How do you work part time and collect unemployment? I work part time right now. Can I apply for unemployment?

[@LESSAOLE]

@@chrisconway9044 Yes,as long as you qualify for unemployment benefits,you can work part time and collect at the same time. They re going to deduct the amount you make on the part time from your benefits,but you can still collect part of it.

[@chrisconway9044]

@@LESSAOLE sounds good I am still going to collect my PUA benefits then still even though I work part time.

[@reinasanchez1718]

I can remotely work but my kids are home schooling & I am falling behind in work & with home duties. Can I quit & collect? NYC

[@nicolefoster7162]

I am right along with you. I live in Virginia. Trying to work from home and home schooling is difficult.

[@bobafett4141]

No

[@reinasanchez1718]

@@bobafett4141 I quit 2 weeks & got approved for unemployment. Due to home schooling. You have to check your local state rules

[@reinasanchez1718]

@@nicolefoster7162 I did it 2 weeks ago & I was able to get it. Hope everything works out for you!

[@nicolefoster7162]

@@reinasanchez1718 thats a huge blessing. Did they ask you many questions?

[@ILL-Minded96]

I have a broken ankle and broken hand I live in Illinois. Would I qualify for unemployment?

[@blackie6771]

Disability is what you should apply for. I think through the State.

[@ecaldwell9]

I’m in IL. If u find out the ans to this, pls let me know. Thx U.

[@Ihemericantell]

I live in Illinois

[@cassiebrenker4968]

I worked in Customer Service for 10 years with the same company. Our department began to work from home due to Covid. During that time my husband was let go and within 3 months he found another job in our state but we had to move. I asked my direct manager if I could retain my position in another City and was told no. I was therefore forced to resigned, would I qualify for unemployment?

[@sonderevokingbuns]

no. Your husband didn't have to get a job that required you to move. He made that decision and because of this you don't qualify.

[@cassiebrenker4968]

@@sonderevokingbuns He did have to take the job as he had no job. Our family only had my income and my income alone was not enough to support us and our two little ones. The offers at the time that he received were not where we lived at the time. He used job seeker and applied directly to local positions.

[@gimelaalesana2609]

if you quit your job cause youre moving to a different state do you still qualify for benefits

[@Outlawz1971]

No

[@ninabella9300]

Yes , I did.

[@sparkledonut4860]

@@ninabella9300 you did? Because I applied for unemployment because I moved from California to Florida. I had to move because of cost of living in California is crazy. What did you say to get approved? Please help me because I have a phone interview on February 17

[@sincerelywynter440]

Please update me because this is my current situation@@sparkledonut4860

[@sincerelywynter440]

Please share how you qualified! @@ninabella9300

[@anikalove.0044]

can i say i quit because of covid, i didnt feel like they were sanitizing the place as much as they should of. the policy wasnt so strict with those rule.

[@chrisconway9044]

Did it work?

[@chrisconway9044]

Because I want to do the same and I’m wondering if I will qualify

[@Crazy714]

Same here at got covid at my job

[@shutit4024]

@@Crazy714 same

[@DaCom3AK]

It did work during the beginning of the pandemic because so many companies were not keeping employees safe.

[@Crazy714]

My interview said I volunteer left my job but that is not the case plese I need help..

[@shutit4024]

Yeah that’s my situation too

[@dakid40777]

I feel they probably talked to your previous job and the manager lied .that happened to me and I can’t remember how I fixed it but I sure as hell got my money and told my ex manager they were bitches for lying on me

[@Crazy714]

@@dakid40777 she said I volunteer quite but is not true my car got towed alway an I was having a really hard time getting to work an I got covid sick from tnere..how long did it took to fixs ur problem

[@shutit4024]

@@dakid40777 what did you say to get unemployment? I honestly quit because I “thought” I was moving but it’s been delays

[@michelleloreto8528]

What if I quit my job for child care ? I worked in my last job for 8 months, and I had another job prior to that job where I had worked for 6 months. (1 week gap in between) So I worked a total of 1.7 months. I did a lot of over time so I made around 35k. My bf is working full time grave yard and he can’t watch him. And hours don’t match anymore so I had to leave. as all day cares open at 8am to 5pm and couldn’t make it work as we also share a car. So now I’m trying to work around his schedule as one income is not enough for our bills I filed a claim but it’s been pending for a while. I just saw that there’s a phone interview ? does that mean I’m disqualified? I am looking for a part time., been applying everywhere like crazy no one has called me back. I’m nervous as I already been of work for almost a month. Any idea on what they might ask me ?

[@wit.love.e]

Heyy how did it go i want to quit to take care of my baby me and my bf have the same work schedule aswell

[@thefam8831]

@@wit.love.e i didn’t agree with the decision that unemployment had agreed on. So I called the line to talk to someone and maybe file an appeal saying I could work now and I had found someone to watch my two year old and I didn’t think it was fair, but I didn’t follow up with that. I really needed the money for rent and others bills. and that year I was going to get around 450 weekly, because I had made good money working so that was a bummer. I went two months with out getting a call back from jobs i applied at. I applied in ALOT Of places. Again, I was limited to the hours I could work since I was working around my husbands schedule so only a fast food place called me back.

[@shutit4024]

I’m moving to a different state so I think I’ll be alright lol

[@nangraksagoodell9584]

I don’t want to quit have no choice I working 2 1/2 I have Company room Iverson The bring 16 peoples take my room I have to sleep in a garage!! Can I quality it not crazy!!

[@juliangutierrez8913]

Can you get unemployment if you're waiting on a job offer process is been 3 months waiting.

[@yroc2553]

I need to know this also

[@LoveAimshigh]

Thank you for this vid. Very helpful. If I get fired and the job asked me to sign paper work of any kind do i HAVE to sign what they hand me in order to get approved for unemployment? And how do you PROVE that you were wrongfully fired when you no longer and come back to the job?

[@dnawrapsatl]

What if I'm moving to Atlanta from west virginia? Can I quit or should I make them Fire me for attendance?

[@shutit4024]

Just quit

[@dnawrapsatl]

@@shutit4024 I did quit, never looked back, now I'm making 3 times what I made and doing less work.

[@shutit4024]

@@dnawrapsatl aye I’m happy for you I’m also quitting in 2 days and off to better things I wish you happiness and success my friend

[@danielfuentes7979]

@@dnawrapsatl did you quit and moved out of state and applied for unemployment?

[@dnawrapsatl]

@@danielfuentes7979 yea, I walked out never looked back, it was rough for the first few months, but now I'm making double and working less. I was denied for unemployment

[@neilallen507]

What if I’m being compelled to do something somewhat illegal? My company is making non certified and non trained employees dispense medication including narcotics to patients and then firing them or disciplining them when they commit errors

[@kesiwilson226]

my mom is in need of a caretaker am I elgible for unemployment

[@michellemarie1197]

That's dumb

[@mmommo2025]

can't prove anything against my employer but the game playing is thru the roof. pray for me.