Unemployment Audits Are On the Rise
Unemployment audits in Minnesota and across the country are on the rise. Likely, the reason audits have increased due to applications
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Unemployment Fraud in Minnesota is a scary phrase. This is especially true when it is attached to your unemployment account.
Since a recent rule change, MN now uses the term “misrepresentation”. Even so, the process in reviewing these types of unemployment claims is the same.
Luckily, Applicants have rights, which is the intent of many posts and articles herein.
Unemployment Fraud or Misrepresentation
From a legal perspective, these terms are nearly the same thing until a Court rules otherwise. But, this is hardly the issue most relevant to Applicants.
People who acquired unemployment are concerned with this issue because it means higher monetary penalties and risks being prosecuted under Minnesota’s criminal laws.
Again, Applicants have rights and the goal is to reduce a fraudulent claim down to a non-fraud claim. This is important because DEED (Minnesota’s unemployment office) uses different rules when benefits are not misrepresented.
Thus, I hope you find value in the following posts and articles about unemployment fraud.
Unemployment Misrepresentation Is Looking Different
Unemployment misrepresentation is the new unemployment fraud. If you are new to either of these phrases, let me explain. Prior to the year 2017, the unemployment office made a distinction between fraud and non fraud overpayments. As of the date of…
Unemployment Penalties Can Bite Back
Unemployment penalties are getting out of hand in Minnesota. Even worse, unemployment laws in Minnesota are getting worse. Applicants scratching their head as a result of a sanction or penalty assigned to their overpayment can consider appealing. For those unfamiliar,…
Unemployment Stuck is a Messy Process
Unemployment stuck describes the person who does not know how to proceed with their appeal. First, thank you for coming back to my site. Second, yes, I am biased because I believe my insights and experience can become very valuable…
I Know the Path you should Take
Which path is right for an appeal? This process can be confusing and overwhelming. While you conduct research, please drop me a line and give me an opportunity to review the pros and cons of your appeal. I wish you…
Hide from Unemployment or Fight Back with these 5 Strategies
If you hide from unemployment or Minnesota’s unemployment office, this generally means one of two things: You are fearful of an unemployment audit, or Unemployment sent you a questionnaire. Luckily, you found me and the process of sending me a…
Minnesota Unemployment Fraud
When a person is accused of Minnesota unemployment fraud, the first two feelings generally felt is stress and fear. I believe every Applicant seeking benefits has the power to clear their name. Generally, most Applicants are tripped up when answering their weekly benefit…
The Worst Witness Selection Ever Made
Witness Selection for an upcoming unemployment hearing is a significant process. For one, you need them to show up. Second, you need them to tell the truth. Third and most importantly, you need them to help your case. If you…
Minnesota Unemployment Overpayment
An Unemployment overpayment occur for many reasons - and you are not to blame. If you were overpaid unemployment benefits in Minnesota and
How do I know if I am guilty of Unemployment Fraud MN?
Unemployment fraud MN is defined in two areas under Minnesota law. First, unemployment fraud MN is is defined under Minnesota statute 268.18 as any person who receives unemployment benefits by knowingly misrepresenting, misstating, or failing to disclose any material fact, or who makes…