Unemployment After Quitting in North Dakota
When quitting a job in North Dakota still qualifies for unemployment, and what counts as good cause.
Short answer: If you quit without good cause attributable to your employer, you are disqualified until you go back to work for another covered employer and earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit amount. Job Service North Dakota, Unemployment Insurance Claimant Guide, "Voluntary Quit"
| If you quit | If you quit without good cause attributable to your employer, you are disqualified until you go back to work for another covered employer and earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit amount. |
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| Appealing a denial | You can appeal any determination online through UI ICE or by returning the appeal form or a written appeal by mail, fax (701-328-2728) or in person at a Job Service office. Your appeal must be postmarked or received by the appeal deadline printed on the determination. A hearing is held before an appeals referee. The next steps are a bureau review and then district court. Keep certifying weekly while you appeal. |
Where to get help in North Dakota
More North Dakota unemployment benefits
- Logging In to Your North Dakota Unemployment Claim
- Unemployment for Self-Employed and Gig Workers in North Dakota
- Unemployment After Being Fired in North Dakota
- How Much Unemployment Pays in North Dakota
- How to File for Unemployment in North Dakota
- All North Dakota unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in North Dakota?
If you quit without good cause attributable to your employer, you are disqualified until you go back to work for another covered employer and earn at least 8 times your weekly benefit amount.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in North Dakota?
You can appeal any determination online through UI ICE or by returning the appeal form or a written appeal by mail, fax (701-328-2728) or in person at a Job Service office. Your appeal must be postmarked or received by the appeal deadline printed on the determination. A hearing is held before an appeals referee. The next steps are a bureau review and then district court. Keep certifying weekly while you appeal.
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.