claim when quit job.unable to perform (payment, work, state)

[speill99]

Going to leave my job soon for medical reasons.can not perform phyical responsibilitys anymore. getting letters of support from 2 doctors.will I have a problen? any thing else that would support me quiting. Thanks

[Ariadne22]

Your state?

[speill99]

sorry NJ

[Ariadne22]

Have you attempted to work with your employer to find another position which would not be as physically taxing?

You need to prove that you attempted to resolve this situation with your employer, that the situation was unresolvable, and that you are able and available to work, and quit for compelling good cause:

Requirements for Payment
Quit

If you voluntarily quit your job without "good cause connected with the work," or if you voluntarily retire, you may be disqualified for benefits. "Good cause connected with the work," means that your reason for leaving must be directly related to your job and be so compelling that you had no choice but to leave the job.

Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Requirements for Payment<br>Quit

Q. What is meant by the terms voluntary quit “with good cause” or “without good cause”?

A. A claimant is determined to have voluntarily quit a job with good cause if the reason for leaving is directly attributable to actions of the employer or conditions of employment. The burden of proof is on the claimant to prove that he/she quit for good cause.

Department of Labor and Workforce Development | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS<br><br>Unemployment Benefits

Quits are always problematic. Even if you can prove you tried to work it out with your employer, can do other work, just not that job because of physical limitations, NJ may initially deny, because that is what they do whenever there is any doubt. A lot depends on the examiner. If a denial happens to you, you will wait five-six months for an appeal hearing. NJ is very slow in scheduling appeals. So be prepared to be without benefits for half a year, at least, if you quit.

Gather any correspondence and proof relative to your attempts to work with your employer. Also, of course, any medical documentation you submit should clearly show you had a compelling reason for this quit.