Michigan Nursing Home Administrator (NHA) Practice Exam

Which of the following factors can lead to unemployment disqualification?

1. Leaving a job to start a new one

2. Being laid off due to reduction in force

3. Refusal to accept an offered position

4. Taking a leave of absence

The correct answer is: Refusal to accept an offered position

Refusing to accept an offered position can lead to disqualification from unemployment benefits because it demonstrates a lack of willingness to work. When individuals apply for unemployment, they are required to be actively seeking work and available to accept job offers. If someone receives an offer and chooses not to accept it without a valid reason, it indicates that they are not engaging in the job market as expected. This refusal can be interpreted as removing themselves from the work pool voluntarily, thus disqualifying them from receiving unemployment benefits that are intended for those who are involuntarily unemployed and actively seeking new employment. In contrast, leaving a job to start a new one generally does not lead to disqualification, as long as the new position is a legitimate opportunity. Being laid off due to a reduction in force is a classic reason for being eligible for unemployment benefits, as it is an involuntary separation from employment without any fault of the employee. Taking a leave of absence might not affect eligibility as long as the leave is approved and there is an understanding that the person will return to work afterward.