MI SB1000

Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations for the unemployment agency to issue a restitution determination after a determination of improperly paid benefits becomes final, or 6 years in cases of intentional false statements or misrepresentation.

Allows the unemployment agency to waive recovery of improperly paid benefits (excluding cases of intentional fraud) if the payment was not the individual's fault and repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience, including situations where disposable household income is at or below federal poverty guidelines.

Requires the unemployment agency to notify claimants of their right to an in-person or telephone hearing before any determination of improper payment becomes final, and prohibits recovery actions until the claimant has exercised or waived that right.

Limits deduction from benefits or wages to no more than 50% of each payment, though this limitation does not apply to restitution resulting from intentional fraud.

Cancels all benefit year rights for individuals who intentionally make false statements or misrepresent information to obtain benefits, and prevents those wages from being used to establish future benefit years; takes effect 90 days after enactment.