Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Employeer is Relocating
My current employer is relocating our LA sales office back to Irvine. I live in Hollywood, and I can't afford to move or the long commute. Should I not choose to move or commute, will this office relocation mean that I would required to resign and be out of employment? Will I be able to collect unemployment for a certain period, should I not decide to relocate or commute? Do I qualify for any severance or health insurance protection in this case? What are my rights as an empoyee?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Employeer is Relocating
EDD will only allow you to receive benefits if you can show that you quit your job for "good cause". What constitutes good cause may vary from case to case, but there are cases where employees have been able to show that the long commute creates an unreasonable hardship to the employee, perhaps for health reasons, child care, etc. Be prepared to show how the commute would create such a hardship upon you.
There is no law that requires employers to pay severance, although some employers do offer severance plans to employees who cannot move with the company when they relocate. You can inquire with the Humand Resources Department to find out if this company has such a plan and if you qualify.
Most likely, the only way you can continue your health benefits is through the COBRA option that will be offered you. But you will have to pay the premiums.
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