skanoodles
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
NJ
I've been working at this company for a little over a year, and I found out that the location that I'm working at is closing. I walk to work which is about a 20 odd minute walk from home. I don't know how to drive and don't have a car anyways but- I've been offered a position that is about 1 hour away from my house by public transportation (walking and 2 trains figured in there.) I don't want to take the position because I dislike the job, and walking at 9:30 at night in the middle of winter across a busy street to start my trek home doesn't sound very appealing. I've tried asking for advice from the NJ Labor department, but it's been fruitless until I actually apply on Monday for unemployment. Can I get some advice on the situation? I know my employer will try to deny my claim!
(taken from NJ Labor Dept. website)
Q. If a company relocates and offers me a job at the new location, do I have to take it?
A. If the distance you have to travel to accept this offer of employment creates an undue hardship or the job duties or hours of work significantly change, then you may be able to refuse the new job and receive benefits. A claims examiner will review your reasons for not relocating and determine if you are eligible.
NJ
I've been working at this company for a little over a year, and I found out that the location that I'm working at is closing. I walk to work which is about a 20 odd minute walk from home. I don't know how to drive and don't have a car anyways but- I've been offered a position that is about 1 hour away from my house by public transportation (walking and 2 trains figured in there.) I don't want to take the position because I dislike the job, and walking at 9:30 at night in the middle of winter across a busy street to start my trek home doesn't sound very appealing. I've tried asking for advice from the NJ Labor department, but it's been fruitless until I actually apply on Monday for unemployment. Can I get some advice on the situation? I know my employer will try to deny my claim!
(taken from NJ Labor Dept. website)
Q. If a company relocates and offers me a job at the new location, do I have to take it?
A. If the distance you have to travel to accept this offer of employment creates an undue hardship or the job duties or hours of work significantly change, then you may be able to refuse the new job and receive benefits. A claims examiner will review your reasons for not relocating and determine if you are eligible.