Recently, I sent my employer an email that I would be late on Thursday and Friday. I told her that I would use personal or vacation time. She replied "Why are you going to late on these days". I sent her an email back saying that it was "personal"

Am I required to tell her the reason I'll be late or take vacation or personal time? I think I'm being singled out. If I can prove this - and quit my job - will I be entitled to unemployment compensation?

Thanks.

If the reasons for the time off are things that an employer should not know about, such as specific medical issues, it is not necessary to let your employer know about the reason for the time off. Supervisors often do not realize that what he/she means as a friendly inquiry or perhaps not so friendly (such as trying to learn if you are going on an interview with another call) are dangerous, in terms of discrimination issues.

As far as quitting because of her intent, I'm fairly certain that you will not be eligible for unemployment. While most states do permit some quits to be eligible for unemployment, they must be as a result of fairly severe conditions, for the most part.

I realize that this instance alone does not justify quitting. However, there have been many occassions similiar to this. I am very unhappy at work and it's hard for me to attend this job everyday. I just wanted to know how effective is being "singled out" if can provide documentation as such.