eligible for unemployment?

[tony11]

What is the name of your state? NJ

i left my employer anticipating on a new job elsewhere. however, i was later turned down after behing told i was going to get hired...after i resigned from my job. if my old employer doesn't take me back, would this make me eligible for unemployment benefits?

 

[cbg]

That'll be up to your state UI board. However, you should by all means apply. The worst that can happen is that you're turned down - there is no penalty for applying when you're not eligible.