text: would i qualify for unemployment? if i was on maternity leave and the job i had waited until i was ready to come back to tell me they couldnt work with my schedule after they already said they would...would i qualify for unemployment? it depends on a lot of factors. laws vary from state to state. were you on fmla? did you want to work a different schedule when you return or were you available to return to work under the same conditions before you left. for instance - did you work full time and now want to work part time? check with your local unemployment office.