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Broke collarbone at home. On leave of absense for 6 weeks. Didn't heal- need surgery. Job was manual labor (lifting-pushing-pulling). Doctor only release for light duty. Went to boss- said he didn't have anything for me. "had enough broom pushers and paper shredders" 20+ years with this company- down the drain- had to quit. No insurance or income to get surgery but still actively looking for work and filling applications.
Since I can't get surgery (8-10 additional weeks no income) should I tell anyone wanting to hire me about collarbone. Or just go with it.
You have a good case for UI. You have doctor paperwork, you went to the boss and were refused light-duty, and you can look for and perform some types of work. Those are the basic requirements for a medical quit with good cause.
If you don't qualify for medicaid now, there's a good chance you will come Jan, 2014 when the state exchanges start opening and accepting applications in Oct, 2013.
Thanks- some good advise. Even though I did apply for UI- I doubt I will get it since I quit. My only problem is willing to work but afraid if I tell future employers my condition they will not hire me. I have applied for jobs with less physical work- but still no income coming in.
Under the circumstances you've described, you are eligible for UI if you present things to the deputy correctly, and if you fail, you should absolutely appeal the decision because in my opinion dealing with an ALJ at a hearing usually produces better results. Quit does not allows have to equal denied unless you are willing to accept the first "no" that you receive.
Regardless if whether an employer wants to hire you or not, that is not the basis for unemployment. There is no requirement in the system that you are a desireable job candidate. Only that you are looking for work, and able to accept some type of work if offered to you.
Even though I did apply for UI- I doubt I will get it since I quit.
Your view is so wrong. There are all kinds of "good cause" for a quit which allows unemployment to be paid. Your medical condition prevents you from doing the work you did previously, you attempted to preserve the employer relationship, absolutely you should pursue benefits.
Chyvan is right - you will not get UI if you are willing to accept the first "no" as a final decision. It is not.
Please listen to Chyvan and Ariadne22. They are two of the experts here. They know what they are talking about. You will likely be turned down initially but you have several levels of appeal to use in that case. Good luck!
I am in Louisiana. You guys know the laws here are very different than most states. According to UI- I have to keep applying for jobs while waiting (which I am and have been). 3 a week. Still no job. I am over 50 which does not help the matter. I've been looking for something like housekeeping jobs that really would not put a strain on my collarbone.
Small town- not many opportunities. Travel would eat up minimum wage job in gasoline.
Doctor felt sorry for me and didn't even charge me for last 2 visits or x-rays.
Don't want to be a wet blanket- but I guess I'm between a rock and a hard place.
Yes- I will appeal if UI says no only because of the amount of time I gave that job- good evaluations- and the $12.00 an hour wage.
I am in Louisiana. You guys know the laws here are very different than most states. According to UI- I have to keep applying for jobs while waiting (which I am and have been). 3 a week. Still no job. I am over 50 which does not help the matter. I've been looking for something like housekeeping jobs that really would not put a strain on my collarbone.
Small town- not many opportunities. Travel would eat up minimum wage job in gasoline.
Doctor felt sorry for me and didn't even charge me for last 2 visits or x-rays.
Don't want to be a wet blanket- but I guess I'm between a rock and a hard place.
Yes- I will appeal if UI says no only because of the amount of time I gave that job- good evaluations- and the $12.00 an hour wage.
The laws aren't that much different from state to state. Some states want 5 contacts per week! Each state sets their minimum/maximum weekly benefit and the length of benefits which can vary widely. There are many who have been meeting the requirements for two years and some facing unemployment lasting much longer. It isn't easy out there right now to find a job and with your injury it may take you awhile to find something.
If you are denied, make sure you come back here for advice from the experts FIRST!
My local Workforce Commission sent me a "monetary determination" form. I will be taking it to them tomorrow (Thursday) since they want it before 14 days of me filing for UI. (which I did Sunday 10th) Problem is I have been offered a job for 4 hours a week that may turn into full time. I also have another interview that may be full time. Question- do I waste their time filling out all this paper work? I understand I can file if wages don't match what state says which is $228.00
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