TwilightSky Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I want to quit my job so bad, I thought I heard if you quit under certain circumstances, you can still get unemployment, is that true? Bascically, someone at work is harrassing me and I can't take it anymore. Management won't do anything. Would this qualify for getting unemployment? I plan on calling the local UO tomorrow and asking them, just want to know if anyone else has gone through this.
Blackfrost Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I want to quit my job so bad, I thought I heard if you quit under certain circumstances, you can still get unemployment, is that true? Bascically, someone at work is harrassing me and I can't take it anymore. Management won't do anything. Would this qualify for getting unemployment? I plan on calling the local UO tomorrow and asking them, just want to know if anyone else has gone through this. It varies from state to state. In my state, if you resign - and your employer agrees not to contest unemployment - then you get it. If they are going to contest it, you don't.
Krytie TV Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I dunno but it can't hurt to make a formal written complaint to management and keep record of it. This will help your case.
Trialbyfire Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I don't know which country you live in and the circumstances behind the harassment but here's a link to the Canadian Human Rights Commission about harassment. http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/publications/anti_harassment_part3-en.asp#351 There's some good information about some steps to take, even if you're not in Canada. 3.5.1. If you are being harassed The following steps will tell you what to do if you or someone else is being harassed. This section will also tell you exactly what you can expect from the complaint process, what the possible remedies and penalties for harassment are, how to appeal, and how to give feedback on the policy to XYZ Company. Speak up The first thing to do if you are being harassed is to tell the person harassing you to stop, if possible. Let them know that you are embarrassed, humiliated, demeaned, or otherwise bothered by what they are doing or saying. Often, a person may not be aware that her or his behaviour is bothersome, and will change the behaviour once they realize this. Make notes You could speak to the person directly, or write them a letter. If you write a letter, date it and keep a copy. If you speak to them, you may want to tell a trusted friend what you have done and why. You should also make a note of what the bothersome behaviour was, the date it happened, how you felt, what you did about it, and who else was present, if there were witnesses. Ideally, the harassment will stop. If it does not, continue to keep notes. These will be useful later, if there is an investigation. Informal procedures Speak to a manager or anti-harassment counsellor It may be that communicating directly with the person will not be enough, or that you feel unable to deal with her or him directly. In that case, you can speak to your supervisor, another manager, or an anti-harassment counsellor. The person you speak to will ask you for details of what happened, will make sure you understand the policy and any other options you have (such as a union grievance or human rights commission complaint), and will ask how you want to proceed. You may ask them to help you write a letter or to speak to the harasser on your behalf. You may ask them to arrange for mediation between you and the person whose behaviour offends you. If these attempts to resolve the situation don't work, you can also ask the anti-harassment counsellor to help you file a formal complaint. As for whether you can collect unemployment without any complaints or documentation, it will be reliant on the laws of your jurisdiction and also, the judgement of the Unemployment officer, who ends up with your case.
BUENG1 Posted October 24, 2009 Posted October 24, 2009 I want to quit my job so bad, I thought I heard if you quit under certain circumstances, you can still get unemployment, is that true? Bascically, someone at work is harrassing me and I can't take it anymore. Management won't do anything. Would this qualify for getting unemployment? I plan on calling the local UO tomorrow and asking them, just want to know if anyone else has gone through this. In theory yes, it is sometimes called constructive termination. varies state by state. But you must have documentation about the problems and your complaints. But even then you must prove it in court and this can be difficult.
muse08 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 (edited) I want to quit my job so bad, I thought I heard if you quit under certain circumstances, you can still get unemployment, is that true? Bascically, someone at work is harrassing me and I can't take it anymore. Management won't do anything. Would this qualify for getting unemployment? I plan on calling the local UO tomorrow and asking them, just want to know if anyone else has gone through this. OMG... your situation sounds just LIKE mine! really...i have been going through serious emotional stress since August and for me it's causing health problems. I have been talking about it and thinking about it since August and I've been out of work since I realized my health was being affected (2 weeks).i had some leave days that i'm taking but they are probably all gone now.I cannot allow my physical and mental health and all other relationships to go down south b/c of my job. I should feel happy (at least pleasant) when i go to work not dreadful...so i'm going back to school to fill some of my time and will try to file for unemployment.but as you mentioned i'm not yet ure if i can get help since i wasn't fired... i havent read the remaining posts yet b/c i couldn't believe how similar your situation is to mine. i really do wish you the best and please do the same for me.i need a serious prayer really...! Edited October 26, 2009 by muse08
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