If 2 weeks ago I resigned from my workplace due to false allegations of stealing, can I apply for unemployment since I did not resign out of laziness?

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If 2 weeks ago I resigned from my workplace due to false allegations of stealing, can I apply for unemployment since I did not resign out of laziness?

This was the second time I had been accused. In both situations I was able to investigate and find errors. I resigned because I felt the work environment to be very in hostile.

Asked on September 28, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

Resigning or quiting for any reason means that you are not eligible for unemployment benefits if an employee voluntarily leaves employment, even if it's because the environment is stressful, suspicious, or hostile, then he or she cannot receive unemployment benefits. Unemployment is only for those who are terminated involuntarily, but not "for cause."


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