unemployment benefits

[tjkmf]

Quick question regarding unemployment benefits. I live in So. California, and due to my husbands job, will be relocating to No. California. I have been with my employer 21 years, but will have to quit, because of the move.

Since I work for a supermarket, my employer does have a store where I am moving to, but even if I submit a transfer request, they are under no obligation to honor it, plus the fact that it is a different union, and different division doesn't help.

What I want to know is, If I have to quit my job in order to relocate, am I entitled to unemployment benefits?
thank you

 

[cbg]

That's going to be dependent upon state regs. I have a vague idea that in California relocation is NOT a valid reason for benefits, but that was several years ago and the law may have changed by now. I remember being surprised because CA is usually very employee friendly and this seemed out of character. But call the state UI office - they should be able to tell you.

 

[renter3]

NO you cannot collect unemployment, your move is VOLUNTARY.

BUT if you get a job right away, and earn i think its like 10 times your weekly benefit THEN if you get laid off you would be able to collect.

so bascially you need a full time job for 2 months then get laid off, and you will be fine.

 

[Beth3]

I recall a post on another board from someone in your situation. Her husband was being relocated and she had to quit her job. Normally, a voluntary separation disqualfies someone from receiving UC benefits however she said she was able to collect - and I *think* she was in California.

In the majority of States you wouldn't be able to collect but frankly, what's customary in most States doesn't mean a thing in CA. They have their own unique approach to employment and related laws. The bottom line is that you have nothing to lose by at least applying for UC.