Can I receive unemployment benefits for voluntarily leaving my job in order to re-locate out-of-state with my husband?
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Can I receive unemployment benefits for voluntarily leaving my job in order to re-locate out-of-state with my husband?
My husband was transferred to FL from MI and I was forced to voluntarily quit my position with my job to move with him and my children. I’ve filed for the benefits in the state of Michigan and have been denied because the state says it was “no fault of the employer” that I left. I understand that, but it was no fault of mine that I had to move either. I am currently at the hearing stage of the appeal process and would like to know if anyone has any information that could help me with my position?
Asked on August 1, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
What you want to know is if Michigan follows the guidelines that allow someone to collect unemployment benefits for "compelling family reasons," which includes following a spouse to a different state. Unfortunately, the answer is no, Michigan does not permit a party to collect unemployment benefits for this reason. Michigan has been urged to modernize their unemployment laws and follow the lead of other states in allowing availability for a much broader set of those unemployed ion their state. There is even Federal funding available for compliance with proposed laws. I am sorry that this does not help you now with your situation. Good luck.
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