Forced to Resign: What Are My Rights if I am Forced to Quit From My Job in Pennsylvania?

Quitting Should Be a Last Resort

What Are the Unemployment Rules in Pennsylvania if I Quit my Job?

If you come here often, you know that we are not a proponent of resignations, with limited exceptions.

One exception is where you are being subjected to illegal retaliation, or an illegally hostile work environment.  Such situations are referred to as "constructive discharges" or "constructive terminations."  

FMLA Leave for Stress - Common

Another situation is where your job is so stressful that your health is being affected and you have to quit your job to preserve your well-being.  The stress can be brought about by a nasty boss or co-worker, an increase in your workload, etc.  In such situations, you may want to first consider taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act in tandem with Short Term Disability before quitting.

There are some other scenarios whereby quitting may be necessary, such as to care for a loved one who is ill, if your spouse is required to relocate, if you suffer a dramatic change in your rate of pay, work hours, work location, etc.  In these type scenarios, you may be eligible for unemployment compensation - but first you must exhaust all efforts to stay employed.  

Your Options Are Limited if You Quit Your Job

HERE ARE SOME OTHER ARTICLES YOU MAY FIND WORTHWHILE:

DISCRIMINATION ARTICLES

What is an ILLEGAL Hostile Work Environment? Workplace Bullying Alone is Not Illegal in Pennsylvania

#MeToo - The Rules and Deadlines for Sexual Harassment Claims in Pennsylvania - A List of Most Famous Sexual Predators

Why is it Important to File an EEOC Charge? How to File Discrimination Claims in Pennsylvania? Time Limits to File Discrimination, Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation Charges in Pennsylvania

Employee Complaints and Retaliation - What is Legal and What is Illegal

What Are the Differences Between the Anti-Discrimination in Employment Laws Title VII and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act?

How Do Federal, State and Local Anti-Discrimination Laws Work Together to Protect Pennsylvania Workers?

Does My Pennsylvania City, County, Township or Borough Have Any Discrimination Laws Protecting Employees?

FILING A CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION IN PENNSYLVANIA - A FEW TIPS FROM CONTINGENT FEE LAWYERS

The Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance Makes it Illegal to Engage in Workplace Discrimination Because of Sexual Identity, Sexual Preference, Status as Domestic Abuse Victim, Marital or Familial Status, Ethnicity or Ancestry

Employed "At Will":  What Does That Mean? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Lawyers Explain the Most Important Employment Law Principle

United States Employment and Discrimination Laws - An Overview by Pennsylvania Employment Lawyer

Do I Have a Case for Constructive Discharge? Nearly 50% of People Who Are Unemployed Quit Their Job - Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Employment Lawyers

Are Settlements in Discrimination Cases Subject to Taxes? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Discrimination Lawyers

Is Your Boss a Bad Person - or Just a Bad Boss? Is Bullying at Work Illegal? Pennsylvania Contingent Fee Employment Lawyers Explain

UPDATE on Recent and Pending Discrimination Matters Pertaining to LGBT-Rights from SCOTUS and EEOC

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) Mediation Program Designed to Resolve and Settle Employee Discrimination Complaints

Macy v. Holder - EEOC Finds LGBT Discrimination Violates Title VII -  Landmark EEOC Decision on Discrimination Based Upon Gender Identity, Change of Sex, and/or Transgender Status

Ranking the Most Common EEOC Discrimination Claims in 2011

The 38 United States That Ban Same Sex Marriage - Gay Marriage Illegal In These States - 9 States Allow Gay Marriage

SEVERANCE ARTICLES

Severance and Pennsylvania Unemployment - Doing the Math

Voluntary Severance Offers - How to Negotiate and What to Look for When a Company Offers Severance

Secrets to Severance Negotiations in Pennsylvania Revealed:  Philadelphia Employment Lawyers' Guide to Severance Laws and Strategies

Should I Sign a Severance or Separation Agreement Requiring Me to Consent to a Non-Competition Restriction?  Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Discuss

I am Being Offered Severance But Asked to Sign a Non-Compete in Pennsylvania - What Should I Do?  Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys Explain

Negotiating an Employment Contract When Relocating to Pennsylvania or Quitting One Job to Take Another - Philadelphia Area Lawyers Who Help Negotiate Employment Contracts

What is ERISA, Anyway?  Philadelphia Area Lawyers Explain Employment Retirement Income Security Act - Severance and LTD Benefits Often at Issue

SEVERANCE PAY, SETTLEMENTS AND PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW UNEMPLOYMENT LAW

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE AND DISABILITY ARTICLES

What Are My Employer's Obligations When I Request FMLA Leave?  Pennsylvania FMLA Attorneys

What is a "Serious Health Condition" Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?  Is the Flu Covered by FMLA?

FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Compensation - How Do They All Fit Together?

Am I Eligible for Unemployment Benefits if I am Out on Family Leave?

New Jersey State Temporary Disability Insurance  - Contingent Fee Lawyers

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

Are Judgments or Settlements Under Family and Medical Leave Act Subject to W-2 Taxes and Withholding or Should They be Paid Under a 1099?

Short-Term Disability, Family Leave, ADA and Workers' Compensation - How They All Fit Together

Mandatory Sick Leave in Philadelphia - You Cannot be Punished for Taking Time Off Due to Illness or Injury of You or a Family Member

UNEMPLOYMENT ARTICLES

Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Unemployment Appeal Hearing in Pennsylvania?

Unemployment Appeal Hearings by Telephone in Pennsylvania - The New Norm - And Why You Want to Consider Hiring Legal Counsel

Pennsylvania Unemployment Lawyer - Willful Misconduct Referee Hearings

Seven Things to Know About The Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review

I Want to Quit My Job and Get Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Unemployment Determination of Financial Eligibility - PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

How Do I Complete an Application for Unemployment Compensation Benefits in Pennsylvania - Did I Resign or Was I Fired?  What is a Reduction in Force Versus a Layoff?

 What is a Necessitous and Compelling Reason for Quitting my Job Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law? Philadelphia Unemployment Lawyers Explain

The Burden of Proof in a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Referee Hearing

Performance Appraisals, Performance Evaluations and Character Evidence at a Pennsylvania Unemployment Appeal Hearing -  Experienced Unemployment Lawyers Explains Why They Are Generally Irrelevant

Can I Get Unemployment in Pennsylvania if I am Out on Disability Leave? What are the Differences Between Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability?

 

I was Fired - What Should I Say on My Internet On Line Application for Pennsylvania Unemployment Benefits?

Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Board of Review - Philadelphia Lawyers Who File Appeals With Unemployment Board of Review

Voluntary Retirement and Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania - Am I Entitled to Benefits if I Retire From My Job?

Should I Resign or Let Them Fire Me? What Happens If I Quit My Job?  What Rights Do I Lose If I Resign or Quit From My Job?

How Do I Complete an Application for Unemployment Benefits in Pennsylvania Via the Pandemic Portal If I am Self-Employed, an Independent Contractor or a Gig Worker?

 

Unemployment Applications for Self-Employed Business Owners, Independent Contractors and Gig Workers is Now Available in Pennsylvania

 

Overpayments Under Pennsylvania Unemployment Law - Fraud, Non-Fraud, At Fault, Non-At Fault- Can I Go To Jail for an Unemployment Overpayment in Pennsylvania?

 

YOU CAN GET PARTIAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION IN PENNSYLVANIA IF YOUR EMPLOYER REDUCES YOUR HOURS OR MAKES YOU A PART-TIME EMPLOYEE

 

Can I Get Unemployment In Pennsylvania If I am Working a Part-Time Job? How Much Can I Earn in a Part-Time Job Without Losing Unemployment Benefits?

Unemployment Compensation Rules for Pennsylvania Public School Teachers, Administrators, Principals and Employees

What is My Base Year Under Pennsylvania's Unemployment Law?

HOW DO I COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS - SOME KEY TIPS

NON-COMPETE ARTICLES

Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Pennsylvania?  How Can I Negotiate a Non-Compete?

Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secret Litigation - The Fulcrum is Whether the Legitimate Business Interests of the Former Employer Are Detrimentally Affected by an Employee's Violation

Non-Compete Agreements - Legally Enforceable or Not, Negotiation is Often the Key

The Truth About Non-Competition Agreements That Your Employer Does Not Want You to Know - Mere Breach of Non-Compete Not Enough for Injunction

The Milkman Principle: Why Solicitation of Former Clients or Customers Will Always Get You in Hot Water in Pennsylvania if You Have a Non-Compete Agreement

Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers: How to Respond to Cease and Desist Letters Concerning Non-Compete Agreements

I am Being Offered Severance But Asked to Sign a Non-Compete in Pennsylvania - What Should I Do?  Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys Explain

Should I Sign a Severance or Separation Agreement Requiring Me to Consent to a Non-Competition Restriction?  Pennsylvania Employment Lawyers Discuss

What Fiduciary Duties do Employees Owe to Their Employers? Taking Your Employer's Confidential Information Before Resigning Violates an Employee's Duty of Loyalty

How Can I Contact My Old Clients and Customers Without Violating My Confidentiality, Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement?  Pennsylvania Non-Compete Lawyers

Trade Secret Clauses in Employment Agreements - Does My Employer Have Trade Secrets? Pennsylvania Non-Compete Lawyer

Confidentiality and Trade Secret Covenants in Employment Contracts are Always Valid, and Your Electronic Footprint Tells a Story

Insulation Corp. v. Brobston:  Is My Non-Compete Covenant Valid and Enforceable if I am Fired From My Job Under Pennsylvania Law?

Overly Broad Non-Compete Agreement in Pennsylvania?  Need an Attorney for Your Non-Compete Contract Dispute?

Kistler v. O'Brien:  I Signed My Non-Compete Agreement After I Started My Job - is it Enforceable Under Pennsylvania Law?

What State's Law Applies to My Employment Contract?  What is a Choice of Law Provision?

Non-Compete Agreements With Non-Solicitation Restrictions in Pennsylvania - Some Insight From Philadelphia Area Employment Lawyers

Recruiters and Non-Compete Agreements in Pennsylvania

IT Consultants, Personnel Recruiters and Non-Compete - Non- Solicitation Agreements in Pennsylvania

"Headhunters" and Non-Compete Agreements in Pennsylvania - Some Things to Keep in Mind

Pennsylvania Family Leave and Disability Attorney

Philadelphia Are Employment Attorneys Representing Employees

We are employment lawyers who represents employees in Pennsylvania. 

We typically represent employees who need an employment lawyer in Philadelphia County, Chester County, Delaware County, Bucks County, Berks County, Lancaster County and Montgomery County.

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