There has always been a huge misconception in the black community about this topic. Allow me a few minutes to clue you in.
People please, do not quit your job with the hopes of chilling at the crib for a few weeks collecting unemployment! 9 times out of 10, it's not going down like that.
Unemployment compensation funds are reserved for those who involuntarily lose their job due to being laid-off or fired. The system is not designed to compensate folks who just don't feel like working anymore.
I can only speak for my agency, but we will contest any claim filed by a person who voluntarily quits their job.
Of course I don't advise anyone stay at a job where laws are being broken, one that makes you unhappy, offers less than pleasant working conditions, etc., etc. Just keep in mind, if and when you quit your only source of income, you better have a Plan B.
As always, if you have any questions, let me know.
First off, I like the new background...wish I could jack you for it.. but I wont..lol... And I think you answered my question already, so thanks a whole heck of an apple bunch... lol
ReplyDeleteGood Morning...
You're welcome applehead! :o)
ReplyDeleteSame here in Illinois...if there are laws being broken, you can file a complaint (in Illinois) with the Department of Human Rights or EEOC
ReplyDeleteI've been tryin' to tell fools this shit for SOO long. But some of them just don't get it. Others will just do stupid shit to get fired on PURPOSE once they found out. It's a sham, ain't it?
ReplyDeletevery true. great blog.
ReplyDeleteHa - depending on what you get fired for out here, you aint likely to collect a thin dime...
ReplyDeleteThat's the way it works here too. And with my Inc. they contest and usually win even if you are fired. So basically when you leave my company you need to be going to another job immediately.
ReplyDeleteMan! One of our {an unhappy sista} employees was out on medical leave. She called & asked for my help with her resume. Then she told me she wasn't coming back, she was just gonna draw unemployment until she found a gig. I am so glad she told me because I had to school her. She honestly didn't know.
ReplyDeleteWell that's a lot of nerve considering you are HR. LOL
ReplyDelete@ Silk & Twin - I figured some places were like that.
ReplyDeleteI think my local people are listening to folks who quit mega-corporations (ones who don't care or take the time to contest the claims).
She's a mailroom employee & one I actually consider a friend. I did help her but there's only so much I can do. I just didn't want her to be ass out & I'm the one who will complete & sign off on the contest.
ReplyDeleteI just wanna know, if I quit my job, can I come live with one of yall? Well, I cant live with Sexual Chocolate cuz I think he lives with his mom... So, any takers... I do my own laundry (now)...lol
ReplyDeleteYou know I gotta break the serious flow every now and then... thats what I do... Mo, Im surprised you aint kicked me out yet... lol
ReplyDeleteSorry boo boo, there is no room at The Inn.
ReplyDeleteYou always say that, but for some reason I think its a bunch of vacancy signs up... thats ok, Im gonna head to the souf and rent a room from Flyy... But dang, it might get to hot in Miz-Sippi...lol
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