I work in Wa state and live in Oregon my commute is very long can I quit and claim UI benefits?

by am
(portland or)

My commute may become longer if my spouses employer changes his courier route and we have to move a further distance away. My current commute is 45 miles. If my spouses employer changes his route, my commute will be 57 miles approx. Is this reason enough to quit and claim UI benefits? I live currently in Portland Oregon and commute into Washington state. I have been employed in washington state for 6 years.


Hi, Quitting due to compelling family reasons is an area of unemployment that is changing in a number of states.

So until I am able to provide what I consider definitive information I am referring everyone to this recently published chart and article.

I also suggest that anyone verify this information with the state. I think an appeal office would be a better source to verify instead of a "claim center". What the chart lacks is the date these changes will or did become effective.

Or because you work in WA you could always call these folks.