Unemployment benefit advice

[ana47427]

Me and my wife were working in AZ, we have 3 small children. My wife's job in AZ was not going well. She took another offer in CA. I had to follow her for the family/children hoping to find a job in CA. However, as of now it is not happening. Can I apply for unemployment benefit. Can I mention the 'reason for unemployment' as QUIT to join spouse who had employment in another state? Please advice

[rdavis]

What was the reason your wife is relocating? Some states (Pennsylvania unemployment agency allows that) let you collect UI if your wife is relocating because she could not find a job or was fired. I am not entirely sure but I am thinking your state must have similar rules as well. If you dig deep into your states website, you might find out. Or call them. Hope it helps

[mikeduff]

The rules of different states are different. You first need to find out whether it is legal in the state you are in to do so !

[tomweber]

Yes Mike..!!
it's true, we should always be aware of the specific state guidelines for unemployment.

[Misketa]

So I lived in Texas for over a year and had to leave and come home back to florida. I want to file for unemployment but am not sure of a good enough reason to say why I left to come home. Can anyone help me come up with a reason? I know were all in the same boat and hopefully someone can help me!