Re:Jeff Bezos has returned to day-to-day management of Amazon
by WaltPurvis on Thursday April 23, 2020 @04:52PM
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You can't collect unemployment if you just decide to stop showing up for work. Unless Amazon formally lays you off (and Amazon hasn't laid off anybody) or you fall into one of the very specific categories of COVID-related exceptions, you're eligible for $0 in unemployment.
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Re:Jeff Bezos has returned to day-to-day management of Amazon
by Klinky on Thursday April 23, 2020 @09:23PM
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You might if you can demonstrate that the employer had a hazardous work environment. Given reports of conditions in some Amazon centers, a person could probably make a strong case, especially if they are someone or know someone who falls into a vulnerable category.
Re:Jeff Bezos has returned to day-to-day management of Amazon
by mydongle on Friday April 24, 2020 @12:12AM
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During a pandemic like this, you can definitely quit over fears of the virus and for the purpose of social distancing and be eligible for unemployment. I know a number of people who did.