Q: Can I collect unemployment after a voluntary quit from a non compliant daycare?
I had a secure job at a local school district and gave it up for a job close to home as a daycare director. The business was new and struggling and I agreed to help build the business. I held up my end and brought in more business but quickly began to notice that the owner was cheap and had no business sense. Even though more children were coming in she refused to hire more people to keep the business in ratio and fix things to keep the children safe. I continuously expressed my concern but she refused to follow DHS rules. Afraid of any liability I quit. Now I am without a job and don't even know if I can collect unemployment because I quit my job voluntarily and I know she will fight it. But then again I know all about her non compliance. I'm afraid if I claim I could even get myself in trouble for not calling DHS but we have inspections and the inspector doesn't even do a thorough check. What can I do at this point? I have been out of work for 2.5 weeks. Thank you.
A: You can file as you left because of a necessitous and compelling reason, namely that you were being asked to operate a business that would not be in compliance with the law. If they want to fight it then they are not thinking.
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