What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? IL Laws. Worked for a auto shop for 18 months as a sec. Owner was nice at first. Considered he and his wife a friend. Started seeing a man and was put through the ringer for it. My personal life. I quit. He accused me of stealing at first almost $8,000.00. I was arrested. It then went up to $50,000.00. This had gone on from Aug 09 till Dec09. I have not filed unemployement. I filed an application at a job.He (my ex-boss) went this business and demanded my application. This case was dismissed by the states attorney. They have 3 yrs to re-charge me. He had me and prior Secretarys blank out accounts when paid in cash through quick books. This went on with 2 secs before me. What legal rights do I have to get unemployment and the pain and anguish I've been through?? The IRS will be called. On my level though,what can I do to get back lost wages, defimation of character,hostile work enviorment,ect?? To get a lawyer locally thats not a member of the "good ole boys club" is hard to say the least. This a round about of everything that has gone on. I just need some direction and help. Thanks.