The company I was working for eliminated my position, (in CA) but offered me a different position, I did not take. am I eligible for unemployment?

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The company I was working for eliminated my position, (in CA) but offered me a different position, I did not take. am I eligible for unemployment?

Am I disqualified to receive unemployment benefits because I did not take the position that offered significantly less pay and was a position that was completely different than the previous position and I felt I was not qualified for?

Asked on May 24, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

N. K., Member, Iowa and Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

California law provides that an individual who quits his/her job may be eligible for unemployment benefits provided there was “good cause” for leaving employment, and the individual made all reasonable attempts to keep their job (e.g., request of leave of absence or transfer).

The Employment Development Department (EDD) staff will determine on a case-by-case basis whether the facts presented for the quit are “good cause” according to state law.

If you didn't quit (instead fired), then there will be different standards for determining whether you qualify for benefits.

Be sure and read the EDD's "Benefit Determination Guide" for various work situations at: http://www.edd.ca.gov/UIBDG/. The guide will give you a better idea of what the policies are and how decisions are made regarding whether you qualify for unemployment benefits or not.


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