Wording in Requested Letter of Resignation

[beminohio]

After (not so wisely) disclosing to my employer that I was looking at opportunities elsewhere, I've been asked to submit a Letter of Resignation, effective for the end of the year.

Appears that if I refuse, I simply can be fired then and there. But it would allow me to apply for unemployment benefits.

A lawyer I contacted suggested that there might be a way to word a Letter of Resignation that would still allow me to get unemployment benefits.

Any suggestions on the credibility of this? (The state is Ohio.)

[Edited by beminohio on 11-23-2000 at 08:52 AM]

 

[rrg956]

In most, if not all states, involuntary termination is required to qualify for unemployment insurance and only then if you are not terminated for refusing to carry out your duties. If a lawyer told you that you can prepare a letter of resignation that preserves your right to unemployment insurance, hire him and have him draft the letter. If he is wrong and you lose your unemployment insurance, you may seek recourse against him. Otherwise, you may choose to refuse to prepare such a letter and take your chances with your current employer. I am not a licensed attorney and this may not be construed as legal advice.