Legal Question in Employment Law in Massachusetts

Termination for stealing

Can a person be denied unemployment insurance when they are terminated for stealing even though there is no proof of it occurring ?


Asked on 10/11/02, 2:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: Termination for stealing

You have a right to appel denial of benefits. Employer must prove that it conducted a good faith investigation and has a reasonable basis for its belief. You must prove, through witnesses

or documents that you didn't do it and/or that investigation was unreasonable and there is is reasonable basis for employer's belief that you stole from them.,

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Answered on 10/16/02, 8:32 am


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