If it was actually the state government you defrauded, you could be subject to criminal sanctions, yes.
five years in prison and or 5000 dollar fine. period!!!
The Washington State unemployment rate was at 7% as of April 2013. The unemployment rate of Washington, D.C. was at 8.5% during the same month and year.
You could be guilty of unemployment fraud, which you definitely do not want! Check with your state's unemployment office for definitions and criteria to avoid innocent mistake.
Contact the state labor board (or whoever controls the unemployment comp benefits in your state). They all have fraud investigation offices and I'm sure they'll be happy to speak to you. (some may even offer a small reward)
Gary is incarcerated in Walla Walla state prison in Washington State
This is for California, but you can find in the Related Link below.Another answer:Each state's employment office has a department devoted to fraud. Contact your state's for specific advise.
In Washington, you can file for an interstate unemployment claim if you use to work in Washington and was fired or laid off and now live another state. Even though you moved out of state, you will still be paid unemployment benefits through Washington.
There are several websites that list unemployment levels in Washington state. Some of these sites include the United States Department of Labor and Washington State's official website.
Yes, if you committed unemployment fraud or were overpaid.
It varies state to state, but up to 30 years.
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3.85% or $560