Legal Question in Disability Law in District of Columbia

Unemployment in District of Columbia
I worked for a private company in
DC for over twenty years. Recently,
due to workplace harassment I
went on FMLA Leave for severe
depression and anxiety as diagnozed by two medical doctors.
After the 16 wks of FMLA Leave I
was told to either return to my
job, be fired or take retirement.
Since I was adviced by three medical doctors not to return to the
same job in order to recooperate
and that it would also hinder my
recovery. I decided to take
involuntary retirement in lieu of
being fired. Since I did not
leave voluntarily and that I
was forced out can I apply for
unemployment benefits in DC?
I understand that as long as my
doctor's stated in writing their
medical opinion that this should
be treated as though I had no
other choice but to leave
involuntarily.....What is your take
on this question?

Asked on 5/17/09, 10:41 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: Unemployment in District of Columbia

So, apply for unemployment benefits and see what happens.

Answered on 5/17/09, 3:58 pm

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