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Can you receive unemployment benefits if you were terminated for theft?
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∙ 16y ago
You need to talk to an attorney about this as you might be opening Pandora's Box... will the company now try to press charges because you want unemployment for something you did illegally? Think carefully before you do this.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoNot sure state by state. But Mass. is any involuntary loss of job. Laid off or fired but not quitting. And you have to work a minimum number of hours. I believe it's 32 or 35 hrs per week. No part timer's can collect.
Another answer:In most states termination entitles you to unemployment benefits only if the layoff/termination were through no fault of your own, or you quit for justifiable reasons. Also most states DO allow part time workers to be eligible under certain circumstances. Many have requirements as to amount of wages earned, time worked in the "base period" etc.
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∙ 13y agoYou may be able to if you can prove it was through no fault of your own - especially if you were fired on the spot (without a warning). Once you file for UI Benefits, you may be nterviewed over the phone by the EDD to determine if you qualify. If your version is convincing, you will likely be awarded the benefits. However, if your employer decides that he/she wants to counter this award, they can file to stop the benefits. In this case, the burden of proof has to be provided by your EMPLOYER. They now have to PROVE that you WERE At Fault. Not an easy task if there is no prior write-ups.
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∙ 15y agoWhen a person is fired for valid reasons he or she is not generally eligible to collect unemployment benefits.
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You were terminated for employee theft can you get unemployment benefits?
I was terminated for employee theft can I get unemployment benefits?
Can you collect unemployment if you were terminated for not having a legal Social Security card?
Not only could you not be eligible for benefits, you'd be lucky if they didn't arrest you, as it is a crime to have illegal Social Security cards (it's called "Identity Theft")
Can you collect unemployment if you were fired for an outside shoplifting charge?
The answer to this question is not as absolute as one might think. In Minnesota, an applicant for unemployment benefits is not automatically denied compensation if fired for stealing. Just because an employer says an employee was terminated for stealing does not mean the employee was in fact stealing. The first issue is whether or not theft was the cause for termination. If yes, it is critical to examine whether or not theft can be proven. If the employee in fact intentionally stole from their employer, misrepresenting this fact can lead to fraud, overpayment of unemployment benefits, and criminal prosecution. If the employee did not steal from their employer, then the fact that an employer claims theft should be challenged. The third issue is what was stolen. The fourth issue is what was the value of the property stolen. In Minnesota, the answers to these questions determine whether or not the employee was involved with aggravated employment misconduct. Given the severity of this issue and because it is not necessarily black and white, consider seeking an opinion from an attorney.
Are you eligible for unemployment in California if you are fired for theft on the job?
Probably not, as theft would be considered gross misconduct. But you can still try
How much does it have to be of Unemployment money for you to go to jail in NYS?
If the question is . . how much unemployment money do you have to steal before going to jail . . . then the answer is ANYamount is an unlawful/illegal amount. Unemployment compensation comes from the taxes paid by everone else. When you commit fraud to receive unenmployment (or ANY other form of welfare) you are committing theft against ALL taxpayers (i.e.: "The State").
Can you collect unemployment on all days of the week?
Unemployment benefits are ste by the state in which you live in. Generally, for a person to collect unemployment benefits, first, the company has to pay into the unemployment fund of that particular state, then he / she would have to be laid off by a company downsizing or unfairly dismissed by their supervisor, boss, what have you. If the employee was in any responsible for his / her dismissal, i.e., theft, absentism, unsatisfactory job performance, etc, you are not getting it. A 2 day a week job, presumably 16 hours a week is a part time job and carries few benefits, i.e., vacation time, medical, sick time, etc. It would be rare indeed for an employer to offer unemployment benefits to a part time worker. Of course, it may be you work for "a horse of a different color."
Can i join the army with a theft record?
If it's misdemeanor theft, you might be able to receive a waiver. If it's felony theft, then the answer is almost certainly going to be no.
Can you get unemployment if you left your job because of the employer accusing you of theft but they had no proof?
Accusation is one thing, proof is another. File your claim with the unemployment office and their investigator will check out all the facts.
If an employee is terminated due to suspiscion of theft can they still be bonded?
"Suspicion" is not "Conviction". If they did not persue criminal charges and his record is otherwise acceptable. then the answer is Yes. That person can still be bonded.
Can you work and still collect unemployment benefits in Michigan?
Here is an excerpt from the Michigan Unemployment - Receiving unemployment benefits while working In some cases, you can accept part-time work while receiving unemployment benefits. However, your work must be less than full-time, and your benefits will be reduced according to how much you earn in the week for which you are claiming benefits. There are three basic principles that affect how much you can earn while receiving unemployment benefits: (1) if your earnings are equal to or less than your weekly benefit amount, then your benefits are reduced by 50¢ for every dollar you earn; (2) if your earnings exceed your weekly benefit amount but are less than 1½ times your benefit amount, then your total earnings are subtracted from 1½ times your weekly benefit amount; and (3) the combination of your weekly benefits and earnings cannot exceed 1½ times your weekly benefit amount. A point to remember: The number of weekly benefit payments remaining in your claim will be reduced by one full week for each week you receive any benefit payment.
Can You sue your job for not getting unemployment based on a discharge for theft?
Technically, you can file suit. But you probably aren't going to win or get any kind of settlement.
What if someone forged your name to receive benefits from a life insurance policy?
This is another example of identity theft. Get a lawyer and have the lawyer contact the insurance agency to let them know that they have been defrauded. Lawyers can be expensive, but it's complicated paperwork that average persons can't manage.
