voluntary quit & workers comp

Craig

We recently had an employee quit for another position. She left and subsequently failed the physical for the new job due to a workers comp injury she sustained while working for us. She was on light duty when she quit.

She's now filing for comp because she was physically unable to perform the new job. HAs anyone seen this? Will she be able to collect disability payments until she finds a job she can handle or is released, which doesn't seem very likely. We won't bring her back, she was very accident prone.

PS I received her award letter today from Unemployment Office that she is eligible for UC benefits despite the voluntary quit. DOn't you love it?

Terry

What state are you located in?

Melanie

Why did the unemployment office approve her UC? Anytime an employee voluntarily quits, they forfeit their eligibility for UC benefits. I would find out the specifics of what the unemployment office lists as reasons for approving the claim. Find out what information you would need to provide to get the claim disallowed.

Craig

We're in PA. She was approved for UC b/c she quit for a "good reason" which "fell through for reasons which were not the claimant's fault." I'm also looking for input on whether or not to appeal this decision. I believe I will, if only to dig facts for the workers comp problem.