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Can I get an unemployment benefit if I am forced to quit the job because I tested positive for Covid 19?

Update:

I live in U.S.

Update 2:

I live in Nebraska.

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  • Eva
    Lv 7
    6 months ago
    Favorite Answer

    Forced to quit, yes.  Told you have to quarantine and have a negative test before you can come back to work, no.  That is covered under a sick leave policy and/or disability insurance and/or paid family leave.

  • Maxi
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    Unemployment is for people who have been sacked through no fault of their own......... quitting means you deliberately made yourself unemployed and no one can force you to do that, you decided that

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    Usually you can get unemployment if you're forced to quit your job for any reason usually. 

  • 6 months ago

    That will depend on the state you live in. 

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  • 6 months ago

    You were NOT "forced" to quit.

    You chose to quit.

    Unemployment is for those who were fired or laid off for no fault of their own AND are also available for work and seeking work.

    If you're sick, youre not available for work

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    It depends on the specific State.  In some you CAN collect but there's a rather lengthy waiting period if you quit.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    6 months ago

    Are you in Ireland?  Austria?  India?

    Laws differ around the world

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    You are never forced to quit a job.   By definition, if you quit you quit voluntarily and therefore are not eligible for unemployment.

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