Can I file unemployment if I leave the company because the stress level so high that effects my health?

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Can I file unemployment if I leave the company because the stress level so high that effects my health?

I was hired to 3 lines of job description and the president of the company added at least 10 more without asking if I was willing to accept it. Further, he keeps adding more items. The owner of the company verbally attacked me and her son, the president of the company, did not take any action. The pressure and stress level is so high that I am having health issues. Last Friday I end up in the ER with the bad panic attack, which happened at work.

Alisa

Asked on October 18, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

No, you will not be eligile for unemployment if you leave work for this reason. Employers may change or add to job duties or responsibilities at will, and can make employees work as hard as they like. Managers and owners may "verbally attack" employees and be rude, mean, and condescending--such behavior is legal. And stress is not recognized as a valid reason to leave work while being eligible for unemployment. Resign if you need to for your health and sanity, but understand you will not be able to get unemployment benefits.


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