I was not fired but felt I had to quit my job. It was becoming a very unsafe environment. Is there any help.
Q) So I was not fired by not fault of my own but I felt I had no choice but to quit my job of ten years. It was becoming a very unsafe environment both mentally and physically on my health. Is there anyway the state can help me?
A) If you quit your job because of an unsafe work environment, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits, depending on the specific circumstances and regulations in your jurisdiction.
In general, if you quit your job because of unsafe working conditions or if your employer was not addressing serious safety concerns, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. However, to be eligible, you will need to demonstrate that you had no other reasonable choice but to quit your job, and that the working conditions were so unsafe that a reasonable person would have been compelled to quit.
To determine your eligibility for unemployment benefits in this situation, I would recommend that you contact your local unemployment office or review the eligibility criteria on their website. They can provide you with information on the specific regulations and requirements that apply in your jurisdiction, and help you understand what you need to do to apply for benefits.
Additionally, if you feel that your workplace was unsafe, you may also want to consider filing a complaint with your employer, OSHA, or other relevant agency in your jurisdiction to report the unsafe conditions and ensure that they are addressed.
You can get unemployment benefits if you quit your job because of unsafe working conditions.
Examples of job-related reasons
- Unsafe or unhealthy working conditions, including dangerous working conditions or equipment;
- A transfer to unsuitable work (a different kind of job that is not right for you
- An employer changes the job, such as giving you fewer hours (so you are not full -time anymore), paying you less than before, or not paying you the minimum wage. The change must be permanent, not just for a short time; or
- Unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual, racial, or other unreasonable harassment. Source: https://www.masslegalhelp.org/employment-unemployment/ui-if-quit
After 23 years of work my employer has less work for me and intends to eliminate my position. In lieu of termination he offered to reduce my hours ( from 40 to 24 per week) without benefits. If I accept the reduced hours but I decided it is unsuitable for me after a few weeks (due to lower pay, no benefits, varying days off, etc) and I then quit can I collect unemployment benefits while I look for a fulltime job ? If yes, will the unemployment rate be based upon my full time salary or my part time salary ?
You can claim unemployment benefits because of your reduced hours. Most people who collect unemployment have lost their jobs. However, you may be eligible for benefits even if you are still working, if your hours or pay have been cut or you have been forced to take a part-time position and you can’t get additional work.
Your unemployment benefit will not be based on your full time salary. Your state determines the percentage of your wage that will be replaced. The weekly wage is divided and the weekly benefit is calculated based on the weekly wage.
You must meet your state’s minimum earnings or minimum hours worked requirements. These are the same whether you apply for regular or partial unemployment benefits.