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Will I be able to get unemployment

My current dental office is changing
thier hours. I cannot work the extended
hours they are making mandatory. They
stated I am to resign if unable.

Asked on June 1, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Iowa

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

If you resign your job, then you will be deemed to have voluntarily ended your employment. However, if you are fired for no reason (i.e. not for "cause"), then you will be eligible to receive unemployment compensation benefits. 

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Don't resign.  Wait until you are fired.  If you resign, it will be deemed a voluntary quit which will result in a denial of unemployment compensation.  If you are fired, you will be eligible for unemployment compensation because the reason for being fired did not involve misconduct.


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