Yes, if he qualifies under all the rest of his state's unemployment requirements. It's the employee who is an independent contractor or paid only on commission that is out of luck.
can an hourly employee Team Leader write up another hourly employee
Hourly. His is an hourly employee.
No, an hourly employee typically does not have the authority to fire another hourly employee. Termination decisions usually rest with management or human resources, as they involve legal and company policy considerations. However, an hourly employee can report performance issues or misconduct to a supervisor, who may then take appropriate action.
me
I was terminated for employee theft can I get unemployment benefits?
Yes, an at-will employee can collect unemployment benefits if they meet the eligibility requirements set by their state's unemployment insurance program.
What's the question? Should you do it? No.
two times the employee's hourly rate
Religious nonprofits have the option to not pay unemployment to the state. If they choose not to pay unemployment then the employee cannot collect unemployment. If they do pay unemployment costs to the state then the employee can collect unemployment benefits. Nonreligious organizations do have to pay unemployment, but they can pay the state one of two ways. As a state tax rated employer (same as a for profit company) or as a direct reimbursurer. In this case the employee is able to collect unemployment benefits. Referenced from www.chooseust.com
people who are being paid hourly
401K
Somebody who works for hourly or daily wages.