Misconduct MC 140 - Reason for Decision

A. Dishonest Act (Generic)

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you committed a dishonest act. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

(NOTE: This reason for decision should be used only when the other reasons for decision in this section are inappropriate.)

B. Aiding and Abetting

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you helped or urged another person to commit an act you knew was dishonest. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

C. Cash Misappropriation

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you took money from your employer for your own use. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

D. Cash Misappropriation - Conviction

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you were convicted of taking money from your employer for your own use. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

E. Cash Shortages

You were discharged from your job with (Employer Name) because of cash shortages. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

F. Conversion of Employer Property

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you possessed or used property belonging to your employer without permission. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

G. Conversion of Others' Property

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you possessed or used property belonging to another person without permission. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

H. Destruction of Employer Records/Property

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you destroyed employer records or property without permission. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

I. False Statements About Co-workers or Employer

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you knowingly made false statements about your co-workers or employer. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

J. False Statements About Work

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you knowingly made false statements about your work. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

K. Falsification of Work Record

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you knowingly entered false information on employer records. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

L. Falsification of Time Records

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you knowingly entered false information regarding the hours you had worked. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

M. Falsification of Work Application

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you knowingly entered false or incorrect information on your work application. After considering the available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

N. Failure to Disclose Material Information

You were discharged from your last job with (Employer Name) because you knowingly failed to provide accurate information on your work application. After considering available information, the Department finds that you do not meet the legal requirements for payment of benefits.

AA. Dishonest Act (Generic)

You discharged the claimant for alleged dishonesty. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

(NOTE: This reason for decision should be used only when the other reasons for decision in this section are inappropriate.)

BB. Aiding and Abetting

You discharged the claimant for helping or urging another person to commit a dishonest act. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

CC. Suspected Cash Misappropriation

You discharged the claimant on suspicion of taking your funds for his or her own use. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

DD. Cash Shortage

You discharged the claimant for having cash shortages. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

EE. Suspected Conversion of Employer Property

You discharged the claimant on suspicion of taking your property without permission. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

FF. Conversion of Employer Property - Error in Judgment

You discharged the claimant for taking your property without permission. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

GG. Suspected Conversion of Others' Property

You discharged the claimant on suspicion of taking property belonging to his or her co-workers or placed in your care. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

HH. Conversion of Others' Property - Error in Judgment

You discharged the claimant for taking property belonging to his or her co-workers or placed in your care. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

II. Destruction of Records/Property

You discharged the claimant for destroying your records or property. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

JJ. False Statements About Employer or Co-workers

You discharged the claimant for making false statements about you or his or her co-workers. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

KK. Falsification of Work Records

You discharged the claimant for entering false information on work records. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

LL. Falsification of Time Card

You discharged the claimant for entering false information on a time card. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.

MM. Falsification of Work Application

You discharged the claimant for making false or incomplete entries on his or her work application. After considering the available information, the Department finds the reasons for discharge do not meet the definition of misconduct connected with the work.