Quit job to relocate with spouse due to her job.

by Anonymous

I recently had to quit my job in florida to relocate with my spouse due to her job transfer. My unemployment compensation has been denied due to leaving for personal reasons. I have filed an appeal and am trying to justify good cause for leaving my position. I did inquire about a job transfer, but nothing was available at our new location.


Hi Anonymous,

The only thing you've got to work with is the transfer request. Florida does not have a provision which allow unemployment benefits for quitting to follow a spouse unless the spouse is military.

The request for transfer does not necessarily create good cause, but it may shift the burden back to the employer who would then need to supply a good valid reason for the request being denied.