CanI collect unemployment if I quit my job in order to relocate with my spouse?
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CanI collect unemployment if I quit my job in order to relocate with my spouse?
I am employed in WA state, my husband has accepted a Civillian job that will require us to move to CA.
Asked on August 6, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately no--you will be unable to collect unemployment in a situation like the one which you describe. Unemployment compensation is only avaliable for certain involuntary separations from work--e.g. being fired, laid off, etc.--which also are not firing "for cause." Voluntary separations from work, even for the best and most understandable of reasons, do not allow one to collect unemployment. You husband is choosing to accept a job that requires moving to another state; you in turn are choosing to give up your job and move with him. It is reasonable, it is logical, anyone would understand it...but it's still voluntary. Since you are voluntarily leaving your job, you may not collect unemployment insurance.
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