[bluemountains]

Some of the recent discussion about work makes me wonder if I will be able to qualify for unemployment benefits soon. I had requested that my time at work be able to accomodate my time needed off for appointments, explaining that I could work at least 80% of the work week. In my job we don't have to explain why we are taking off, but my principal knows there is a medical need. She does not know about the bipolar diagnosis. She said that I would need to work my given job or not at all because there isn't a position to accommodate my needs.
Will I be able to get unemployment benefits when my contract is finished? I am not going to be rehired. We work with a contract each year. I am in North Carolina.
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[Anneinside]

I think so. I'm not sure but just because you have a (union?) contract doesn't mean you didn't lose your job.

[Confusedinomicon]

http://www.ncesc1.com/individual/web...applyBegin.asp

Each state has their own laws on unemployment insurance/laws.

If she is a teacher, then it is probably a year by year contract and if they aren't resigned you lose your job. Schools do this to keep teachers from reaching tenure and keep wages down.

[bluemountains]

Thanks for the input. And, yes, Confused is right, teachers here are usually on a year to year contract. Those of us with many years experience have a very hard time finding new employment.
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