Unemployment After Quitting in Minnesota
When quitting a job in Minnesota still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: If you quit, you are not eligible unless an exception applies, such as: a good reason caused by the employer that would make an average reasonable worker quit; quitting to accept better employment; Unemployment Insurance Minnesota, Reason you are unemployed
| If you quit | If you quit, you are not eligible unless an exception applies, such as: a good reason caused by the employer that would make an average reasonable worker quit; quitting to accept better employment; your serious illness or injury, or caring for an ill or disabled immediate family member; quitting unsuitable work within the first 30 days; quitting after being told you will be laid off within 30 days; domestic abuse of you or your minor child; loss of child care despite reasonable efforts to replace it; or your spouse's job relocating. |
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| Appealing a denial | A determination is final unless you appeal within 45 calendar days after it is sent. File online, by mail or by fax as explained on the determination. Hearings are held by telephone with an Unemployment Law Judge. You can request reconsideration of the judge's decision within 45 calendar days of its mail date, and then go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Keep requesting weekly payments while you wait. |
Where to get help in Minnesota
More Minnesota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your Minnesota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in Minnesota
- Unemployment After Being Fired in Minnesota
- How Much Unemployment Pays in Minnesota
- How to File for Unemployment in Minnesota
- All Minnesota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Minnesota?
If you quit, you are not eligible unless an exception applies, such as: a good reason caused by the employer that would make an average reasonable worker quit; quitting to accept better employment; your serious illness or injury, or caring for an ill or disabled immediate family member; quitting unsuitable work within the first 30 days; quitting after being told you will be laid off within 30 days; domestic abuse of you or your minor child; loss of child care despite reasonable efforts to replace it; or your spouse's job relocating.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Minnesota?
A determination is final unless you appeal within 45 calendar days after it is sent. File online, by mail or by fax as explained on the determination. Hearings are held by telephone with an Unemployment Law Judge. You can request reconsideration of the judge's decision within 45 calendar days of its mail date, and then go to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Keep requesting weekly payments while you wait.
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.