Can I qualify for unemployment?

-I live in Louisiana. I quit my job in January of this year because my husband got a new job out of town so we had to move. I did not get a new job because I was pregnant and did not think anyone would hire me. Now my the company my husband is working for are cutting back hours to try to get rid of employees who are not doing their job right. I am now 7 1/2 months pregnant and at high risk/bed rest so have no chance of getting a job now, but we desperately need extra income just until my husband's hours pick up again. Is it possible for me to get even temporary unemployment in this situation? Thanks for your help.No. Even if you had unemployment, you could not keep it. "Unemployment" is only for individuals who can work -- no exceptions. Being unable to work for any medical reason is an automatic disqualifier.



If you cannot work because of a medical condition, including high risk pregnancy, then you can qualify for "disability", which may be as much money as unemployment, or more, but not for "unemployment".



So, yes, you can get extra income, but not "unemployment".In some states, quitting a job because your spouse took a job out of town and you moved with your spouse does not disqualify you from unemployment, it's one of the few situations where you can quit and maybe still get benefits.



Right now though, if you're unable to work because of the pregnancy and bed rest, you wouldn't be eligible.
Not likely, but you can file and see what happens.



If you quit for any reason, you must attend a hearing to determine eligibility for benefits. Unemployment benefit applications should be filed in the state where the work was performed.



Check out this official U.S. Department of Labor List Of State Unemployment Agencies to determine the correct filing location. http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unem鈥?/a>



Most states today allow unemployment benefit applications to be filed via telephone, in person, or through the Internet.
You cant wait months and months to apply for UI. You may qualify for disability. Since you have not been working you may not qualify for anything.