Legal Question in Employment Law in District of Columbia

Unemployment Claims for hostile & threatening Workplaces
I was employed in DC with a private
educational system and after 25 years of service, I had to take FMLA
Leave due to severe depression and anxiety. Two of my doctor's
recommended that I not return to
the same job. The attorney representing the company I worked for stated that either I return or I leave/resign from my
position. Based on medical
recommendations, I resigned/retired due to a hostile
and threatening workplace.
Since I was forced to take involuntary retirement, and it wasn't my firm decision to leave the
workforce, can I apply for unemployment benefits?

Asked on 4/15/09, 9:11 am

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

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Re: Unemployment Claims for hostile & threatening Workplaces

Yes, under these circumstances you might well qualify for such unemployment benefits in the District of Columbia (in my opinion).

Answered on 4/16/09, 10:33 am

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