Unemployment After Quitting in Vermont
When quitting a job in Vermont 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 work for a bona fide employer and earn more than 6 times your weekly benefit amount. 21 V.S.A. § 1344(a)(2)(A)
| If you quit | If you quit without good cause attributable to your employer, you are disqualified until you work for a bona fide employer and earn more than 6 times your weekly benefit amount. You are not disqualified if you left to go with a spouse on active U.S. military duty who must relocate, or a U.S. Foreign Service spouse assigned overseas, when the move makes it impractical to keep working. Source: 21 V.S.A. § 1344(a)(2)(A) |
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| Appealing a denial | Your appeal must be received within 30 calendar days of the determination date. Send it by mail to the Vermont Department of Labor in Montpelier, by email to Labor.appeals@vermont.gov, by fax to (802) 828-4289, or deliver it in person. An administrative law judge holds a phone hearing first. Later appeals go to the Employment Security Board and then the Vermont Supreme Court. |
Where to get help in Vermont
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- All Vermont unemployment benefits rules
FAQ
Can you get unemployment if you quit in Vermont?
If you quit without good cause attributable to your employer, you are disqualified until you work for a bona fide employer and earn more than 6 times your weekly benefit amount. You are not disqualified if you left to go with a spouse on active U.S. military duty who must relocate, or a U.S. Foreign Service spouse assigned overseas, when the move makes it impractical to keep working.
How do I appeal an unemployment denial in Vermont?
Your appeal must be received within 30 calendar days of the determination date. Send it by mail to the Vermont Department of Labor in Montpelier, by email to Labor.appeals@vermont.gov, by fax to (802) 828-4289, or deliver it in person. An administrative law judge holds a phone hearing first. Later appeals go to the Employment Security Board and then the Vermont Supreme Court.
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.