CanI collect unemployment ifI quit because my employer already owes me 3 paychecks?
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CanI collect unemployment ifI quit because my employer already owes me 3 paychecks?
Asked on August 5, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If an employees terminates their employment voluntarily, it must be for good cause. And non-payment of wages would most probablyy constitute good cause. However, unemployment insurance is funded by a tax on employers. Unemployment insurance is for individuals who work for wages from an employer who is required by law to pay the unemployment insurance tax; it does not include self-employment.
At t his point you should contact The LA Workforce Commission. In the meantime here is a link to a site that i think you will find to be of help: http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/UI/UIBenefitRightsInformation.pdf
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