MI SB0534

Changes language from "shall" to "must" throughout Section 15 of the Michigan Employment Security Act for grammatical consistency and clarity of mandatory requirements.

Increases fraud penalty from 50% to 100% of total deficiency amount when deficiency results from fraud with intent to avoid contribution payments.

Clarifies that unemployment agency assessments against claimants, employees, and third parties can only be made for penalties related to violations of sections 54(a), (b), 54a-54c, not for contribution collection.

Modifies language regarding successor liability and transferee disclosure requirements, requiring written notification of unemployment tax status at least 10 days before asset acquisition.

Allows unemployment agency to recover overpaid benefits through administrative garnishment (up to 25% of wages) in addition to existing collection methods, with 30-day notice period before wage withholding begins.