Unemployment After Quitting in New Mexico
When quitting a job in New Mexico still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: You may qualify if you quit for good cause connected with the work. Leaving a job because of a lack of child care is generally not considered good cause; NMDWS Unemployment Insurance FAQs
| If you quit | You may qualify if you quit for good cause connected with the work. Leaving a job because of a lack of child care is generally not considered good cause; NMDWS says employees should first take reasonable steps to keep the job, such as asking for a different schedule or a leave of absence. |
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| Appealing a denial | File an appeal within 15 calendar days of the date the determination was issued, using the 'Request for a Hearing' information sent with the decision or online in the UI Tax & Claims System, and keep certifying each week while you wait. Hearings before the Appeals Tribunal are usually by phone; any documents must reach both the other party and the Tribunal at least 48 hours before the hearing. A hearing decision can be appealed to the Cabinet Secretary (who may refer it to the Board of Review) within 15 calendar days, and that decision to district court within 30 days. Deadlines from the 2015 claimant handbook and NMDWS FAQs; check your determination letter for the exact deadline. |
Where to get help in New Mexico
More New Mexico unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your New Mexico Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment After Being Fired in New Mexico
- How Much Unemployment Pays in New Mexico
- How to File for Unemployment in New Mexico
- All New Mexico unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in New Mexico?
You may qualify if you quit for good cause connected with the work. Leaving a job because of a lack of child care is generally not considered good cause; NMDWS says employees should first take reasonable steps to keep the job, such as asking for a different schedule or a leave of absence.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in New Mexico?
File an appeal within 15 calendar days of the date the determination was issued, using the 'Request for a Hearing' information sent with the decision or online in the UI Tax & Claims System, and keep certifying each week while you wait. Hearings before the Appeals Tribunal are usually by phone; any documents must reach both the other party and the Tribunal at least 48 hours before the hearing. A hearing decision can be appealed to the Cabinet Secretary (who may refer it to the Board of Review) within 15 calendar days, and that decision to district court within 30 days.
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.