Can I collect unemployment if I was fired by a family member over a personal issue?
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Can I collect unemployment if I was fired by a family member over a personal issue?
There have been no issues with my performance in the workplace. There was a disagreement outside of work, I was verbally assaulted on my lunch break last Tuesday and told not to return to the office. I filed an unemployment claim. I received a text last night stating that she had returned my unemployment paperwork with a recall date of Wednesday and that I am to return on a part-time basis. I cannot return to work after the things that have been done and am wondering if this would qualify me for unemployment?
Asked on June 19, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, it would not qualify you for unemployment. The law does not care about how unpleasant or awkward work is, unfortunately; if you choose to not work because you "cannot return to work after the things that have been done," that is considered a voluntary separation from employment and renders the employee ineligible for unemployment compensation.
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