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So I might be relocating for a different job, about 100 miles away. Definitely going to need to move. My sister lives with me. She's been working at a bank for a few years. She's hinted she might need to relocate depending on what happens with me. Her manager told her some of her goal numbers aren't high enough so it might be hard to transfer depending on the branch requirements. If I relocate and the branches nearby don't want her, would she get unemployment?
Loss of housing could be qualifying. This is what CA says on the issue:
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Where the claimant moves from the locality and commuting would not be practical, good cause will depend upon the claimant's reasons for moving. There are numerous reasons why a claimant may be required to change his or her residence; for instance, the claimant may have been evicted, the rent may have been increased beyond the claimant's means, the claimant may have lost a roommate, or the cost of housing may have become excessive because the claimant's hours at work were reduced.
The facts must show that the claimant made reasonable efforts to secure other housing in the area before good cause can be established for leaving the locality. Reasonable efforts may include, but not be limited to, checking local newspapers for rental listings or apartment sharing, checking with rental agencies or property management firms, and checking with friends, relatives, and other employees at work. In other words, all of the things a reasonable person genuinely desirous of retaining their employment might do.
In some cases a claimant, who has moved to an area from which it is impractical to commute may still attempt to continue working. If the claimant works for a "short period of time" and then quits, the primary reason for quitting is the move to the new residence rather than excessive commuting distance. Good cause for the quit is determined by the claimant's reason for moving to the new locality. A "short period of time" could extend to several months. However, if the claimant continues to commute and then quits because of some new and substantial cause unrelated to the move, the primary reason for the separation is the intervening cause.
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