State: California
On January 13 2009, my employer gave me notice that my services were no longer necessary. As a result of California state budget cuts, many of the organization’s clients have had to reduce costs and scale back on projects. My employer indicated to me that this decision was not a reflection of my skills or services, but of the current difficult economic climate. After 2 years and 9 months of employment with this organization- management decided February 13 2009 as my last day of employment.
During the meeting with management held January 13 2009, my employer gave me one of three options:
My employer gave a couple of days to make a decision. I verbally agreed to take the 30 days and resign February 13 2008.
Questions:
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank You
On January 13 2009, my employer gave me notice that my services were no longer necessary. As a result of California state budget cuts, many of the organization’s clients have had to reduce costs and scale back on projects. My employer indicated to me that this decision was not a reflection of my skills or services, but of the current difficult economic climate. After 2 years and 9 months of employment with this organization- management decided February 13 2009 as my last day of employment.
During the meeting with management held January 13 2009, my employer gave me one of three options:
- The organization discharges me immediately.
- I immediately resign, and a severance package would be offer.
- I continue working for an additional 30 days, and voluntarily resign on February 13 2009.
My employer gave a couple of days to make a decision. I verbally agreed to take the 30 days and resign February 13 2008.
Questions:
- Am I entitled to CA unemployment benefits?
- Since my employer initiated the chain of events is it the 'moving party'?
- Does I agreeing to voluntarily resign, change the moving party status to me?
- By verbally agreeing to 30-day option, am I legally bound to formally resign?
- Must a formal voluntary resignation be written with my signature?
- When applying for CA unemployment benefits, do I select "laid-off" or "Voluntary Resignation"?
- If I do not formally resign, do I select "laid-off" when applying for benefits?
- If I formally resign in writing, and continue working up until the agreed February 13 date, would I loose my benefits eligibility?
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank You