Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Unemployment Appeal - do I have

I worked as a consultant (wages reported on IRS 1099 form) for a company. The company is incorporated in CA and I worked in CA.

Last winter my boss told me that he wanted me to work for an affiliated company in Texas as a regular employee (wages reported on a W-2). I did not want to relocate to Texas, but my boss told me that he didn't see how I could stay on working in my current position as a consultant in CA. In other words, if I wanted to stay employed, I had no choice but to work from TX.

For 4 months I did a weekly commute to and from TX. Finally I quit the job. I filed for unemployment but EDD denied my claim.

Since my position was essentially relocated out of state, do I have any grounds for an appeal? How do I show that I voluntarily quit for ''good cause.''

Thanks for your help.


Asked on 1/07/09, 8:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arkady Itkin Law Office of Arkady Itkin

Re: Unemployment Appeal - do I have

You can appeal the decision of the EDD at the unemployment appeals board that every district has. It's a relatively simple and free or very low-cost procedure.

Thanks,

Arkady Itkin

http://www.sanfranciscoemploymentlawfirm.com

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Answered on 1/08/09, 3:17 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Unemployment Appeal - do I have

you probably should file in texas.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 5:43 pm


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