When you can refuse work and still get Unemployment

You do not need to return to work if your employer cannot offer you suitable work.

• For all types of unemployment benefits, you can refuse work and still get unemployment benefits if:
  • You are diagnosed with or have symptoms of COVID.
  • You are caring for a family member diagnosed with COVID. Or
  • In-person school is not available for your children
  • A government agency or health care professional told you to quarantine.
• For regular UI, PEUC and Extended Benefits, you can refuse work and still get benefits if:
  • The work puts you or an immediate family member or household member at risk for COVID. Or
  • You believe that sending your child to in-person school so you can work puts you, an immediate family member, or household member at risk for COVID.