It should be noted that on the DOL website FAQ for employers re "Employer UI Fraud", consenting to ineligible requests for benefits is not specifically mentioned:
"The State Labor Department has a 24-hour toll-free hotline for those who wish to report employer UI fraud. Examples of employer UI fraud are:
"The State Labor Department has a 24-hour toll-free hotline for those who wish to report employer UI fraud. Examples of employer UI fraud are:
- Paying “off the books” or “under the table” wages
- Intentional misclassification of workers as independent contractors
- State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) dumping – shifting workers between employer payrolls to improperly use a lower contribution rate"