what is the soonest I can resign from my job and put in a claim for unemployment?
Q) I am wanting to know, since my family and I are PCSing to Germany in March 2019, what is the soonest I can resign from my job and put in a claim for unemployment along with time for visiting family before we leave the country. Thank you in advance.
A) The answer to your question may depend on the unemployment insurance laws and regulations in your specific state. However, in general, you can typically only claim unemployment benefits if you become unemployed through no fault of your own. If you resign from your job voluntarily, you may not be eligible for unemployment benefits.
That being said, some states do allow individuals to collect unemployment benefits if they are leaving their job due to a “good cause” reason, such as relocating for a military assignment or job-related move. You should check with your state’s unemployment office to determine whether leaving your job to relocate to Germany would qualify as a good cause reason for unemployment eligibility.
If you do qualify for unemployment benefits, the soonest you can typically resign from your job and begin receiving benefits would depend on the rules in your state regarding how long you must have been employed and how long you must have worked before you are eligible for benefits. You should check with your state’s unemployment office for specific information on eligibility requirements and how to file a claim.
It’s important to note that if you resign from your job and begin receiving unemployment benefits, there may be certain requirements you must meet to continue receiving those benefits, such as actively seeking work and reporting your job search activities to the unemployment office on a regular basis. Again, you should check with your state’s unemployment office for specific information on requirements and eligibility.
In the US in most cases, if you quit your job voluntarily, you are not eligible for unemployment benefits. However, if you resign for good cause you may be able to collect unemployment benefits. In some states, an employee will be eligible for unemployment benefits only if the employee quit for good cause relating to the job (for example, because the job was unsafe or the employee had a serious work-related injury). In other states, an employee who quits for compelling personal reasons will also be eligible. Sourse: https://www.employmentlawfirms.com/Unemployment-Eligibility-after-Quitting.cfm
Do you need an appointment prior to going to the unemployment office? I want to file for my 13 week extension. And don’t know if i need an appointment or if it can be done online.