Unemployment After Quitting in Missouri
When quitting a job in Missouri still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: You can qualify if you quit with good cause attributable to the work or the employer, meaning a reason that would compel a reasonable employee to stop working, or a required separation because of illness or disability. RSMo 288.050.1
| If you quit | You can qualify if you quit with good cause attributable to the work or the employer, meaning a reason that would compel a reasonable employee to stop working, or a required separation because of illness or disability. You are not disqualified for quitting to take a better-paying job (and earning wages there), leaving temporary work to return to your regular employer, quitting unsuitable work within 28 calendar days, certain pregnancy-related separations, or relocating with a spouse under mandatory military orders. Otherwise you are disqualified until you earn 10 times your weekly benefit amount. Source: RSMo 288.050.1 |
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| Appealing a denial | You have 30 days from the date of the determination to appeal; the last day is printed on the determination. Appeal through UInteract, by mail to the DES Appeals Tribunal (P.O. Box 59, Jefferson City, MO 65104-0059) or by fax to 573-751-1321. Appeals cannot be filed by email or phone. Keep filing weekly requests while the appeal is pending. |
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FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Missouri?
You can qualify if you quit with good cause attributable to the work or the employer, meaning a reason that would compel a reasonable employee to stop working, or a required separation because of illness or disability. You are not disqualified for quitting to take a better-paying job (and earning wages there), leaving temporary work to return to your regular employer, quitting unsuitable work within 28 calendar days, certain pregnancy-related separations, or relocating with a spouse under mandatory military orders. Otherwise you are disqualified until you earn 10 times your weekly benefit amount.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Missouri?
You have 30 days from the date of the determination to appeal; the last day is printed on the determination. Appeal through UInteract, by mail to the DES Appeals Tribunal (P.O. Box 59, Jefferson City, MO 65104-0059) or by fax to 573-751-1321. Appeals cannot be filed by email or phone. Keep filing weekly requests while the appeal is pending.
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.