If I was employed for 3 years but had to move out of state in order to take care of sick disabled spouse, can I qualify for unemployment?
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If I was employed for 3 years but had to move out of state in order to take care of sick disabled spouse, can I qualify for unemployment?
I’m on unpaid leave until middle of this month. I am now looking for job here.
Asked on July 2, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
No, unfortunately, you cannot. Even if you had very good, understandable reasons for it, you will left your job voluntarily. If you leave your job voluntarily, even for good reasons, you are not entitled to unemployment compensation. Unemployment compensation is only for people who are involuntarily terminated from employment and not for cause.
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