A recent Arizona Supreme Court (Barriga v. ADES/Precision) decision has broadened the circumstances that can establish intolerable work conditions in order to receive unemployment benefits after quitting. The key issue in this case involved the interpretation of regulations governing intolerable work conditions due to inharmonious relations with fellow employees.
Case Facts
In the case discussed, Pedro Barriga (“Barriga”) left his job at Precision Auto Body, LLC (“Precision”) due to an ongoing dispute with a fellow employee over the placement of a cooler. Barriga needed the cooler near him because of a medical condition. After leaving his job, Barriga applied for unemployment benefits, citing inharmonious relations with his fellow employee, which Precision challenged. ADES denied Barriga unemployment benefits.
Existing Law
Former employees who quit for good cause may be entitled to unemployment benefits administered by the Arizona …
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