Borgard v. Unemployment Appeals Commission

**Unemployment Benefits Denied After Worker Quit Job** This case involved Connie Borgard, who quit her job and then applied for unemployment benefits. The Florida unemployment system denied her benefits, ruling that she left her job voluntarily without a good reason related to her employer's actions. Borgard disagreed with this decision and appealed it through the court system. The appeals court sided with the unemployment office. The judges found that there was enough solid evidence to support the original decision that Borgard quit without "good cause" that could be blamed on her employer. The court upheld the denial of her unemployment benefits. **What This Means for Workers:** This ruling highlights an important rule about unemployment benefits: simply quitting your job usually disqualifies you from receiving benefits. To get unemployment after quitting, workers must typically prove they left for a compelling reason caused by their employer - such as unsafe working conditions, harassment, or significant changes to job duties or pay. Workers who are considering quitting should document any workplace problems and understand that unemployment benefits are generally only available to those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own.