If I Was Asked To Resign Instead Of Being Terminated, Can I Still File For Unemployment?
I was asked to resign and will receive a months pay as severance. I can choose not to sign the resignation paperwork, but will be terminated for "Performance Issues". What should I do? If I resign, my employment file shows that I quit and that I am eligible for rehire (which looks better when prospective employers calling to verify job history). If I chose not to resign, it might take longer to find another job because my file shows that I was fired and not eligible for rehire. What should I do? Should I sign the resignation paperwork or not?
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Unemployment is getting complicated lately, they keep changing there rules. I would contact an employment attorney, they should know the ins and outs of everything.
answered 9 months ago
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Call your local unemployment office and check what the stipulations are in receiving benefits under these terms.
I hope that you have already begun to look for other employment and If I were you, I would take the resignation option as it does look much better when applying for additional jobs. Also, ask if they would be willing to give you a letter of commendation (for other employers) as part of the terms of your resignation as this is even more helpful but you had best have a good reason for leaving. That is, not that they made me leave or be fired (duh).
answered 9 months ago
A voluntary resignation to avoid termination does not affect your ability to qualify for unemployment benefits. Your severance package will be considered deductible income and will affect when you are able to start drawing benefits, but will not affect you being able to draw as long as your previous employer does not contest your claim.
answered 9 months ago
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