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Can I collect Unemployment?
I have 2 children (3.5 & 8 mths), my mother takes care of both while both my DH & I work FT. But, my mother is 61 with Rheumetoid arthritis and it has now reached the point of impossible for her to care for them, it is just too much. I have tried daycare for my 3 yr old and she hated it and it was very expensive. Then I looked into having a "mommy helper" come in. But the days & hours I would need her was coming out to be over $800/mth. The cost of that plus my train pass per month I am better off saving and staying home. I thought, let me see if I could cut back at work to give my mother more of a break.
I had the discussion and ultimately my boss declined stating they really need someone in my position to be FT. So, my only option was to tell them that I can't do the hours anymore. So my last day is mid Sept.
I keep thinking to myself did I quit, was I technically let go? I'm confused. Am I eligible to collect unemployment?
WWTD? TIA
Re: Can I collect Unemployment?
It sounds like you quit, you told them you would not be able to fulfill your position any more. You weren't let go because of downsizing or department cuts. It sounds like you said you wanted reduced hours they said "no" and then you gave your two weeks notice.
I can't say for sure how things work in NY, but here in OH you would not be eligible for unemployment.
I am curious why you feel your state should pay you to stay home and watch your kids. NY did not choose for you to have children that you can't afford daycare for.
I don't see that you meet any of the requirements your state has for UE. In fact, I see yours as one of the reasons you would be denied.
You may be eligible for benefits if:
- You lost your job due to lack of work
- The temporary or seasonal employment ended
- Your job was eliminated
- There was an involuntary reduction in force
- The company downsized or shut down
- The company restructured or reorganized
- There was a lack of company operating funds/orders
- You were out of work for any other business reason that you did not choose or control
- Your employer discharged or fired you because you could not meet
their performance or production standards, or their qualifications for
the job
You may be denied benefits if you:74 books read in 2011
No, you were not terminated. You quit. You are not able to receive unemployment. If so, I'd be quitting my job tomorrow.
Here you go:
A: By law, the unemployment insurance program provides benefits to people who:
If you worked in New York State within the last 18 months, you have the right to file a claim for benefits.
You must meet the qualifying conditions set by law to qualify for benefits. (See list above.)
We can only determine your eligibility to benefits after you file a claim and we have all the required information. We determine your eligibility based upon the New York State Unemployment Insurance Law and precedents of the Law as set by court decisions.
You may be eligible for benefits if:
You may be denied benefits if you:
This just needed to be said again.