Q: I am in Contra Costa County-94520. I recently quit a company I was working for 8 months- At Will employment-can i file
unemployment. I was also being harassed by a co-worker and HR did not respond correctly. The job has Safety Health code violations- Cleaning and supplies were not supplied regularly. One restroom was used co-ed for 50 plus employees. Do I have a solid case. My 90 day review was completed in my 4-6 month time period and my job description was changed from the job description when I first started and agreed to at employment.
A: I'm sorry to hear that you've experienced this. Under California law, you may be eligible to file for unemployment benefits even if you voluntarily quit your job, especially if you can demonstrate that you had good cause to quit due to a hostile work environment or unsafe working conditions. Additionally, you might consider consulting with an attorney to discuss potential claims you may have against your former employer regarding the alleged harassment, the delay in your 90-day review, changes to your job description, and health and safety violations; it seems you might have a viable case, but an attorney would be able to provide guidance tailored to the specifics of your situation.
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