Can a person be eligible for Unemployment if they quite a job?
An individual who files for unemployment insurance benefits must meet specific eligibility requirements before benefits can be paid. Individuals must: Have received enough wages during the base period to establish a claim Be totally or partially unemployed Be unemployed through no fault of his/her own Be physically able to work Be available for work which means to be ready and willing to immediately accept work Be actively looking for work Meet eligibility requirements each week benefits are claimed Generally, you have to have been fired or laid off to qualify for benefits meaning if you resigned or quit you will NOT be eligible to receive money or checks. Keep in mind that even if you are initially deemed eligible for benefits, before receiving a first check the ex-employer may contest or appeal your eligibility by filing a Notice of Appeal. The reason an individual is out of work can affect his/her eligibility for benefits. A person who is laid off is out of work through no fault of
