Facing an Appeal for Unemployment Benefits

[nycmik]

I have never collected unemployment benefits in 30 years of work. I' am laid off, start collecting benefits: Two months pass and I start a new job. I work two weeks in this new job , and I find that it is not for me so I quit. Primarily due to safety concerns, I work 11 to 12 hours each day driving a delivery truck supplying supermarkets. It was the first time I do this type of work, totally different than my old job. But I want to work so I am willing to try something new. The job does demand some physical work, and meeting deadlines at stores etc ( often rushing, and lunch on the go ). After giving it my all to get settle in this job , I find that a fatigue factor is setting in, due to the long hours worked in a day, and the responsibility of staying alert behind the wheel. Unemployment after a fact finding interview, begins to send me the benefit checks............several weeks later my former employer files an appeal , which I have not attended yet ( saying I quit the job). Just would like to know if I have a good case to win. I will be representing myself, and if I loose, can I collect on my original claim......thank you John, NJ

[Pattymd]

You did quit and it is unlikely (although not impossible) you will win on appeal. Unemployment benefits are basically meant for workers who lose their job through no fault of their own. I commend you for taking a shot at it, but not all jobs are meant for all people; this was obviously not the right job for you.

[nycmik]

Do you think my situation would fall under the " job not suitable " clause and therefore the appeal tribunal would rule in my favor ? And if not, would I be able to collect under my first claim .thanks again for your attention in this matter John

[Pattymd]

I would really have know way of knowing. All you can do is try.

[nycmik]

I attended the appeal, and seeing that the employer was not present in the waiting room, I thought that this would work in my favor. But much to my surprise the employer had already made arrangements to conduct the hearing
by way of a conference call...........( they also had a their lawyer participate )..........I knew about the right to be represented by a lawyer, what I did not know was that the employer and their lawyer were going to participate by way of a conference call.........I'am I looking too deep into this.?.......or do I have any recource.......I did not know that this was an option..........specially when the hearing notice said In Person Hearing.............Thank You John

[coololddude2000]

I do not know if this will help but, I too have an appeal and and it is a conference call and the employer is not even aware of it as of yet. so i think that the conference call thing is the new norm. sort of like the way you do not have to go to ue to sign up and collect anymore like in the old days.