Hi My Name isXXXXX

i have a few questions: i was recently informed my department would be relocating to a different location. i work in Irwindale Ca and i was told I needed to relocate to Corona Ca which is 31 Miles from my home. However, i denied the offer, reason being that i have to 2 young daughters and i dont have reliable transportation. I asked my boss to lay me off or terminate me. or nevertheless, if he could offer me a different position within the company at the same location i work for now. Well, he said there are no openings at this time and that i would have to resign. i told him i wouldnt resign and when i got hired they didnt inform me i would need to relocate to a different city. He also told me that i would not be able to collect unemployment because these conditions would not merit a lay off because I was offered a job in a different location. it was my decision not to accept the offer. Lastly, Since i denied the offer i feel that i am being treated differently.

My questions is: Once my department relocates and there is no longer a position for me in the company, would I be able to collect unemployment? Fact of the matter is I need my job but I am not able to re-locate for reasons stated above. What are some possible courses of action?

Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Elena

Location: United States