What to Expect when a Former Employee Files a Claim
Preventing Fraud
If someone receives UI benefits and they know they are not eligible, it is considered fraud.
DWD assists in the prosecution of individuals who commit UI fraud. |
Examples Include:
- An individual that receives benefits while working full-time.
- Receiving benefits while working and receiving pay “under the table".
- Receiving benefits under another individual’s name.
- Receiving benefits while working part-time and not disclosing it on the weekly voucher.
Report UI fraud:
- Online at unemployment.IN.gov
- Via mail at Department of Workforce Development, Benefit Payment Control Section, 10 North Senate Avenue, Room SE105, Indianapolis, IN 46204, or
- Via fax at (317)234-2932.
Identifying information is not required in order to report unemployment insurance fraud. |
Identifying information is not required to report unemployment insurance fraud. However, DWD will not be able to contact the organization to seek additional information about the complaint if the organization chooses to remain anonymous.
Please provide as much detailed information as possible concerning the allegations:
- Include the name and address of the individual or business suspected of committing fraud
- Give the individual’s SSN or last 4 of SSN if available
- Give the name of the business employing the individual during the last year
- Describe the complaint in detail and provide dates if possible
Penalties and interest are applicable to an individual who commits fraud.
Report Work Refusals
If an individual:
- refuses a suitable job offer or
- refuses or fails a drug screening as a condition of employment,
they are not eligible for unemployment insurance benefits and will be liable to repay any benefits received after the refusal.
How to Report:
- Go to unemployment.IN.gov
- Complete the Notice of Work Recall Refusal (Employer) | State Form 56951 (640WR)
- Fax form to (317)633-7206
What is a Valid Job Offer?
- Must be a genuine offer of employment (defined as suitable employment in IC ยง 22-4-15-2 )
- Genuine offer must include a job position and a timeline for acceptance
- If the offer is issued in writing, it creates substantiated evidence
DWD will make final determination on whether the offer was for suitable employment as defined in IC 22-4-15-2.
Regarding unemployment claims and benefits, employers have responsibilities and guidelines they MUST follow. It is in the employer's best interest to establish and follow these guidelines.
