Though unemployment eligiblity varies from state to state (so you should contact your state unemployment agency for their eligibility requirements) they typically require that you be unemployed by no reason attributable to you. Either you must be laid off, fired without cause, or quit because of a situation caused by your employer that most reasonable people would find intolerable (definition varies from agency to agency).
However, aside from unemployment eligibility, some states have laws that prevent an employer from making any employment decisions based solely on information about an arrest that does not result in a conviction (some industries are usually exempt from this requirement, such as childcare). You may wish to consult an attorney in your area for more specific information relative to your location and circumstances.
Probably not, but it might depend on what you went to jail for and for how long.
Unless you have some arrangement with your employer, you cannot collect unemployment if you leave a job on your own (resign). Unemployment is available when you are laid-off or lose your job because of some other reason that is not under your control (such as a reorganization, a merger).
Were you fired? That's the only way to collect unemployment.
Probably not. Unemployment usually requires that you are actively seeking work and are available for work.
Yes, if you lose your job through no fault of your own (as above), you are entitled to unemployment compensation.
No, unemployment is reserved for individuals who lose their jobs. If you live in a State in which you are provided with Sick pay you may take advantage of that if you miss work due to an illness.
Yes, but check the Related Link below for particulars.
Yes, normally your rite to a benefit exists because of your employment condition. Your behavior relative to the law will not affect that rite. However if you are fond guilty you may be fined (which means you will have your unemployment taken off you until the fine is paid) or imprisoned (in which case you will lose your benefit while in prison because you are not available for work).
In general, you don't get unemployment if you resign. Unemployment is designed for people who lose their jobs due to circumstances beyond their control, not for people who just don't want to work anymore. There may be some exceptions and you should check with your local unemployment office to be certain.
because going to jail is for stupid people and if your stupid you shouldn't have social security
To draw unemployment you have to lose your job through no fault of your own. That means you cannot collect unemployment if you quit your job or get fired. However for example you get laid off then yes you can draw unemployment.
You will have to check further, but I believe the answer is yes. You will lose your unemployment income, but the upside is that you will be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. You must check on this yourself. Be careful that you don't get caught up in the trap of trying to collect both at once, or you could be prosecuted for fraud.
to lose your job.