Employer wants me to train my replacement

What is the name of your state? Alabama.

In January, I made a work-at-home proposal to employer because I needed to be home with my children (could not afford daycare and work too). I gave him a month to think about it. He accepted and I have been working from home and going in some evenings since. He just recently decided that he needed to have someone in the office full-time. He has hired someone to replace me and they start next week. He now expects me to train this person to replace me, stating that since I was the one who originally was going to leave, I now need to do this. Am I obligated to train this person, or am I considered "fired" or "let go" the day that my replacement starts? He has said more than once that it has nothing to do with my performace. I am afraid that if I refuse to train this person that he will consider it as me quitting and I will not be able to file for unemployment while I look for another job. Help!!!

bforrestig said:

Am I obligated to train this person, or am I considered "fired" or "let go" the day that my replacement starts?

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Though you are not legally obligated to train the new person, any job referral or recommendation may hinge on it.

He has said more than once that it has nothing to do with my performace. I am afraid that if I refuse to train this person that he will consider it as me quitting and I will not be able to file for unemployment while I look for another job. Help!!!

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Your refusal to train this person will not be interpreted as quiting, however, it is likely that refusing would be tantamount to 'refusing a reasonable request' and that could lead to termination with cause. If that happens, it could be possible that the unemployment commission would deny your application.