<prompt> Human: 1 I do not work for him nor do I ever want to again. He told the stategovernment I am working for him again which I AM NOT 2 I am not getting paid from him and I am not able to file unemployment anymore so I have no income while I am still looking for a job Assistant: Why did you reapply to work there?Human: I didnt. He did it only so he does not have to pay my unemployment. Assistant: Super illegalHuman: Can you expand a bit? Im new to this. First time fired. First time with unemployment. Its only been a few weeks. Assistant: The government agencies that handle this stuff are state and sometimes local agencies. Without knowing where you live its impossible to direct you to the right place. However, they all will have an office of inspector general. Let them know what is going on and make sure you follow up. What your boss is doing is really bad. Unless you got fired for misconduct youre entitled to your benefit. It sounds like hes trying to defraud you and the government. Human: It is Virginia. Ok I will Google the office of inspector general. I did not get fired for misconduct. He could not give me a reason. He fired me over the phone on my day off and I asked why and he said UHHH. Literally no reason.  <response>: If he is not paying you and you are working no hours, you are eligible for unemployment. It doesnt matter if youre hired or not. 