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.
I was terminated for employee theft can I get unemployment benefits?
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")
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.
Probably not, as theft would be considered gross misconduct. But you can still try
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").
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."
In Michigan, you can work and still collect unemployment benefits, but the amount you earn from your work may reduce the amount of unemployment benefits you receive. This is known as partial unemployment benefits. You must report your earnings each week when certifying for benefits, and the state will calculate how much to deduct from your unemployment payment based on your earnings. It's important to follow the guidelines set by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency to ensure you are accurately reporting your work and earnings.
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.
Accusation is one thing, proof is another. File your claim with the unemployment office and their investigator will check out all the facts.
"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.
Technically, you can file suit. But you probably aren't going to win or get any kind of settlement.
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.