What can I due about a denial of unemployment benefits and a relocation?
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What can I due about a denial of unemployment benefits and a relocation?
My husband received a job transfer. I asked my employer if there were any transfer opportunities so that I could move with my husband. I was advised there were not and my manager could not justify in his budget for me to work remotely, although we had several engineers working remotely. New Link Destination
maintain 2 residences both in 2 different states would cause my family economic hardship. When I applied for unemployment I was denied denied for not supplying a good cause (and my spouse not is not a service member).
How do I formulate an appeal? I am unemployed and cannot afford an attorney.
Thanks,
Lisa
Asked on January 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Kansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, in your state, leaving work because a spouse relocates, even if it is the only reasonable or logical thing to do, is still legally viewed as a voluntarily separation from employment (i.e. due to your own decision, not due to circumstancers beyond your control) and you are not eligible for unemployment.
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