Unemployment After Quitting in Delaware

When quitting a job in Delaware still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.

Short answer: You may be denied benefits if you quit your job voluntarily without good cause attributable to your work. In an appeal hearing about a quit, you have the burden of proving good cause. Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance, UI Claimant Handbook (revised April 2020)

If you quit	You may be denied benefits if you quit your job voluntarily without good cause attributable to your work. In an appeal hearing about a quit, you have the burden of proving good cause. Source: Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance, UI Claimant Handbook (revised April 2020)
Appealing a denial	You may appeal within 10 calendar days of the date of the Notice of Determination and request a hearing before an appeals referee; appeals must be filed in person at the local office or postmarked within that time. A referee's decision may be appealed to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board within 10 days of its mailing date. Keep requesting weekly benefits while your appeal is pending. Source: Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance, Claimant FAQs; UI Claimant Handbook, Appeal Rights

If you quit

You may be denied benefits if you quit your job voluntarily without good cause attributable to your work. In an appeal hearing about a quit, you have the burden of proving good cause.

Source: Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance, UI Claimant Handbook (revised April 2020)

Appealing a denial

You may appeal within 10 calendar days of the date of the Notice of Determination and request a hearing before an appeals referee; appeals must be filed in person at the local office or postmarked within that time. A referee's decision may be appealed to the Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board within 10 days of its mailing date. Keep requesting weekly benefits while your appeal is pending.

Source: Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance, Claimant FAQs; UI Claimant Handbook, Appeal Rights

Where to get help in Delaware

Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Unemployment Insurance

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FAQ

Can you get unemployment if you quit in Delaware?

You may be denied benefits if you quit your job voluntarily without good cause attributable to your work. In an appeal hearing about a quit, you have the burden of proving good cause.

How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Delaware?

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.