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    Default Can You Get Unemployment After a Voluntary Quit to Relocate Due to Domestic Violence

    My question involves unemployment benefits for the state of: Massachusetts

    I was denied unemployment benefits due to the fact I voluntarily left my position. When I spoke to the original UI representative, they placed my claim stating that I could not work the hours given to me. My claim included that I had to leave the state with my child due to domestic violence, and I was told I did not need to give that information. After my denial, and explaining the situation to the adjudicator, they had asked me to appeal and overturn the claim. I had one hearing which has been continued to the end of this month because they wanted me to send documents to support my claim. I sent a police report and a child custody agreement stating I had legal and physical custody of my child...both documents are dated the same week I left my position. I am wondering if I can be granted these benefits under these circumstances?

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    Default Re: Appeal for Ma UI Due to Voluntary Quit to Relocate Due to Domestic Violence

    Is it possible? Sure, it's possible. Is it guaranteed? Not by a long shot.

    However, MA is one of the very few states where benefits can *sometimes* be granted for reasons of child care and child safety. You have absolutely nothing to lose by going forward with the appeal.

    Look at it this way. If you appeal, you may prevail and you may not. If you don't appeal, you definitely won't.

    Let's put it this way. While only the DUA can carve an answer in stone for you, you've got a better chance of prevailing in MA than you do in many states.

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    Default Re: Can You Get Unemployment After a Voluntary Quit to Relocate Due to Domestic Viole

    You have not proved you needed to leave the state nor quit your job.

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