NEW YORK UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - CAN EMPLOYER CONSENT TO INELIGIBLE REQUEST FOR BENEFITS - CONT PART 3

The Department of Labor website clearly sets forth:

"UI Benefits Fraud

UI benefits fraud is committed by people who:

• Claim UI benefits that they know they are not entitled to
• Help others claim benefits they are not entitled to

Call toll-free (1-888) 598-2077 to report UI benefits fraud. See UI Benefits Fraud for more information."

Would an employer who consents to employee's application for unemployment insurance benefits with the knowledge that the employee is not entitled to engaging in UI benefits fraud?.