What happens when you collect Unemployment benefits while working?

Question

Not me, but I know someone that collected unemployment benefits while working in WI. Does anyone know what happens??

Answer 1

that is called fraud and you can go to jail for it

Answer 2

Well first of all it is an offense which can include jail time and a fine. However if it was merely a last check from unemployment you will have to pay it back at the end of the year. If "your friend" is still collecting over the final week of getting the unemployment check there will be an investigation and more likely an audit of that persons work history. Don't fool around with Federal Money.

Answer 3

It is against the law, you can have some work and get unemployment benefits but you have delcare the amount you have worked and where to the Unemployment office. If you get paid and they use your social security number that might alert the Unemployment agency and they may first just want money back but if you were doing something more than just a few hours of work you can go to jail. Likely they will only want restitution, because the money to prosicute you will be way more than the money that you received.

Answer 4

I collect unemployment and I work 2 jobs in Wisconsin as long as you do not work 40 hours or more you are eligble for unemplyoment benefits all you have to do is call the 800 number or visit the website not all cases are the same but this is true for most

Answer 5

In the UK it's called ducking and diving and you might have to pay it back if you get caught.
In practice if you can't live on benefits and you can't live by work it makes sense but ironically it exasperates people who get paid plenty and have no empathy or ability to see past the moral dilemma to the practical position that these people are in. Of course that's not to justify abuse but you can't admit to working for employers who don't pay taxes anyway, how would you show you are supporting yourself w. out benefits. Catch 22 all the way through the system.

Answer 6

It is possible, at least here in Texas, to work while claiming unemployment benefits. You have to declare the amount of money you've made, and they typically subtract that from the amount paid that week. I am not familiar with Wisconsin law, you should check with the state employment commission to see if a crime was in fact committed...

Answer 7

If they get caught they will have to pay back the money they collected from Unemployment, there will also probably be a fine and jail time.

Answer 8

If it is discovered, at a minimum the funds will have to paid back. This person could be charged with a felony embezzelment charge or something similar and face jail time if the dollars involved are significant enough.

Answer 9

if and when the gov't finds out they investigate and sue you back for every penny plus there could be jail time involved for fruad....and it is legal in NY to work pt and still collect you are only allowed to work like 15 or 20 hours a week and still collect so make sure you know what you are doing before you do anything......Plus everyone who pays taxes for the a$$hole gets to punch them in their face...so I added the last part

Answer 10

You can be arrested, but most people are just forced to pay it back with interest and penalties. It's a really bad idea, because unless they are getting paid under the table, the government will find out.

Answer 11

When you call in, you have to tell what you made. You may still receive part of the unemployment compensation.