QUESTION
Can I collect unemployment in Illinois for "falsifying" my cash drawer?
Asked on Feb 25th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Illinois
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After counting my drawer the manager determined it was $20 over. My manager said to figure out why it was over that he was just going to balance it. As it was still coming up over, but usually evens out the next day due to a problem with the 1930s bill counter or misplacing or miscounting rolls of change in our register safe. So I just left it as is expecting it'd even out the next day. The next day a customer called in saying they werent given $20 change. They checked the cameras and seen it was a mistake and that i wasnt trying to steal or anything, but fired me for "falsifying" my drawer. Do you think it is worth fighting for Illinois unemloyment benefits?
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The company must prove that you engaged in misconduct to block your benefits. Making a simple mistake should not prevent you from obtaining unemployment. If you explain exactly what you reference in your email, you should be ok, provided the hearing officer believes you
Answered on Feb 25th, 2013 at 5:47 PM