Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

Re: just cause for quitting

Just cause is just cause - we know it when we see it. You can't really describe it in just a few words - because it's almost an esoteric term - and it depends on on the work environment is both subjectively and objectively viewed. If you want a better answer, you should talk to a lawyer - and give them ALL the facts of your case.

Re: just cause for quitting

Without knowing the specifics of your unfair treatment, "good cause" means that you left the job for "urgent and compelling" reasons. The burden is on you to prove that your reason was urgent and compelling. Some examples would include sexual, racial or other unreasonable harassment, where your employer knew or should have known that it was happening.

Re: just cause for quitting

In order to qualify for unemployment when you quit your job due to harassment you have to proved that no reasonable persohn would put up with what you've been subected to. If the harassment is related to age, sex, disability you hae a good chance.