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Can a state deny unemployment benefits to a worker fired for using illegal drugs for religious purposes?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes. If you're fired for cause... such as using illegal drugs... you can be denied unemployment benefits.
The fact that the US Constitution says that Congress shall "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" does not mean you get a free pass to do illegal drugs (or steal, or commit murder, or whatever) by claiming it's for "religious purposes".
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∙ 12y ago
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Can you continue to receive New York State unemployment working for Americorps?
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Must you be a legal resident to collect unemployment insurance?
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Is it illegal to collect unemployment while in jail in Wisconsin?
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Can you collect unemployment in Ohio for a failed drug test?
In GENERAL- unemployment benefits are for when you are unemployed thhrough no fault of your own. Doing illegal drugs would be considered misconduct.
Is it illegal to file a friend's unemployment for them in Wisconsin?
no
Can you get unemployment if you were fired for doing something illegal?
No you can not.........
Is peyote legal for religious purposes?
It's schedule 1 meaning it's completely illegal across the country unless your a member of The Native American Church.
Can a person continue to collect unemployment benefits while they are under house arrest for selling illegal drugs?
If you disclose this information to the unemployment office, you will be denied benefits. The reason you will be denied is based on your availability to seek and accept immediate full time work. For example, if you are offered a job tomorrow and cannot accept this position based on the fact you are under house arrest, you are not meeting the unemployment requirements of the law. They do not care why you are not available.
Can you get unemployment if you quit your job because it is a hostile work place?
Not unless you complained to the employer and gave them a reasonable opportunity to remedy the illegal condition ... IF it existed. If it did not exist, or if you didn't complain, zero UI benefits.
Is it illegal to get paid under the table and collect unemployment?
Yes, if you mean being paid without reporting it. You have to notify your employment security office of any income you receive while getting their benefits.
