Under what conditions can you refuse work? (collecting, extension, apply)

[donnguyen]

I'm just wondering what would be a good reason to refuse work and if being on the Fed-Ed extension has any effect on the reasons?

for instance...if i applied at target and they offered me a position at $8.25/hr when my previous employment was $23/hr, would that be an acceptable reason to refuse work?

thanks

[motherleeds2011]

Originally Posted by donnguyen

I'm just wondering what would be a good reason to refuse work and if being on the Fed-Ed extension has any effect on the reasons?

for instance...if i applied at target and they offered me a position at $8.25/hr when my previous employment was $23/hr, would that be an acceptable reason to refuse work?

thanks

NO

[donnguyen]

wowzers...that is rather strict...doesn't make sense when i'd have to make a minimum of $10/hr in order to cover unemployment

[Ariadne22]

Here is a link from the CA EDD website defining suitable work and when it can be refused:

Suitable Work SW 500 - Wages and Time

Or this:

"Suitable employment" means work in the individual's usual occupation or for which he is reasonably fitted, regardless of whether or not it is subject to this division.

In determining whether the work is work for which the individual is reasonably fitted, the director shall consider the degree of risk involved to the individual's health, safety, and morals, his physical fitness and prior training, his experience and prior earnings, his length of unemployment and prospects for securing local work in his customary occupation, and the distance of the available work from his residence, and such other factors as would influence a reasonably prudent person in the individual's circumstances.

Suitable Work SW 5 - General

Suitable Work - Table of Contents

The longer you are unemployed, the less flexibility you have in refusing suitable work. CA generally allows a lot of latitude in this area - at least in the beginning.

[zaj2]

Originally Posted by donnguyen

I'm just wondering what would be a good reason to refuse work and if being on the Fed-Ed extension has any effect on the reasons?

for instance...if i applied at target and they offered me a position at $8.25/hr when my previous employment was $23/hr, would that be an acceptable reason to refuse work?

thanks

Why did you apply for an $8.25 hr job while on Fed-ED?

[donnguyen]

i applied because the posting did not specify their pay rate...i only found out the pay rate after meeting with them

[motherleeds2011]

Originally Posted by Ariadne22

Here is a link from the CA EDD website defining suitable work and when it can be refused:

Suitable Work SW 500 - Wages and Time

Or this:
Suitable Work - Table of Contents

The longer you are unemployed, the less flexibility you have in refusing suitable work. CA generally allows a lot of latitude in this area - at least in the beginning.

From the NJ Dept. of Labor website Q&A:

Q. Do I have to accept a job that pays less than I used to earn?

A. While you are collecting unemployment benefits, you are expected to accept suitable work when it is offered or you could be denied benefits for four weeks. Suitable work depends on your work history, salary, skills, commuting distance, etc. If you remain unemployed for an extended period of time, you will be expected to revise your minimum job requirements. You may be required to travel a greater distance, accept a different type of job or accept a lower starting salary.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by donnguyen

I'm just wondering what would be a good reason to refuse work and if being on the Fed-Ed extension has any effect on the reasons?

for instance...if i applied at target and they offered me a position at $8.25/hr when my previous employment was $23/hr, would that be an acceptable reason to refuse work?

thanks

Only in the very beginning of Unemployments benefits. When you are gettting near the end then you no longer asre in position to be picky. I remember 2 years ago when I was offered a $11.00 an hour job and I turned it down only because I was just starting my unemployment. Now if that same offer came and I was at the end of my tier then I would haveto jump on the offer.

[raymond2]

Originally Posted by donnguyen

i applied because the posting did not specify their pay rate...i only found out the pay rate after meeting with them

So when you met with them, you let them think $8.25 is acceptable to you?

I've never gotten a callback for a job offer of $8.25 an hour when I've told my interviewers my minimum salary requirement is $30.00 an hour.
If they have a fill-out application before the interview, your salary expectation should be one of the questions.

[Ariadne22]

Originally Posted by motherleeds2011

From the NJ Dept. of Labor website Q&A:

OP is in CA. CA is much more liberal in what it allows. WI is more along the line of NJ. You need a really good reason for refusing ANY job, usually.

Donn, did you find anything in the CA links on suitable work that would apply to your situation? Another thought - was the Target job full-time? Check the CA rules for what it expects when you refuse part-time work.