dlhoff0608
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Illinois
My employer was acquired Dec 2011. After a year working 70+ hours week as an exempt employee and at times working 7 days a week, I voluntarily resigned due to mental and physical exhaustion and because of health problems due to the ongoing stress and exhaustion. The stress has caused depression, anxiety and high blood pressure, which they are fully aware of. I had conversations with my new boss and was told things would get better and to hang in but after a year of going at this pace I realized this is the company's culture, which has an extremely high employee turnover rate.
On December 14, 2012 I decided to resign after 12 years of service. I was asked to stay on for 6 weeks to assist in the transition since I'm in a key position. I agreed to after I initially provided them with a 2 week notice period. By agreeing to stay for 6 weeks through January 18, 2013, I was offered a severance package which included my 2012 annual bonus (per company's bonus plan you must be employed on the day of payout which is Feb/March and was waiving in my severance agreement). They also agreed and wouldn't contest my unemployment benefits.
How do I file in IL to ensure I'm approved? If I list I voluntarily resigned will I automatically be approved if employer doesn't contest? How do I handle to avoid a hearing or denial of benefits? How I file my initial claim will determine the process and outcome. Is it easier to file as a termination, however, I don't want to hurt myself trying to obtain new employment.
My employer was acquired Dec 2011. After a year working 70+ hours week as an exempt employee and at times working 7 days a week, I voluntarily resigned due to mental and physical exhaustion and because of health problems due to the ongoing stress and exhaustion. The stress has caused depression, anxiety and high blood pressure, which they are fully aware of. I had conversations with my new boss and was told things would get better and to hang in but after a year of going at this pace I realized this is the company's culture, which has an extremely high employee turnover rate.
On December 14, 2012 I decided to resign after 12 years of service. I was asked to stay on for 6 weeks to assist in the transition since I'm in a key position. I agreed to after I initially provided them with a 2 week notice period. By agreeing to stay for 6 weeks through January 18, 2013, I was offered a severance package which included my 2012 annual bonus (per company's bonus plan you must be employed on the day of payout which is Feb/March and was waiving in my severance agreement). They also agreed and wouldn't contest my unemployment benefits.
How do I file in IL to ensure I'm approved? If I list I voluntarily resigned will I automatically be approved if employer doesn't contest? How do I handle to avoid a hearing or denial of benefits? How I file my initial claim will determine the process and outcome. Is it easier to file as a termination, however, I don't want to hurt myself trying to obtain new employment.