IfI was in school whenI started my job 1 year ago and now my employer is saying that they can’t accommodate my schedule, couldI get unemployment if I quit?
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IfI was in school whenI started my job 1 year ago and now my employer is saying that they can’t accommodate my schedule, couldI get unemployment if I quit?
I am pregnant and should be graduating in 2 months.
Asked on December 19, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You cannot quit your job and be elligible for unemployment. One of the basic tenants of unemployment is that you lost your job through no fault of your own. In your situation and probably due to the economy, your employer was nice enough for at least one year to accomodate your schedule. You have not indicated if the real reason for the change of heart by the employer is your pregnancy. If it is, then perhaps there may be an issue but ultimately they have not fired you. Consider talking with school counselors about optional online classes until you are done with maternity leave and see if you qualify for any short term disability while on maternity.
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