MI HB5008

Reduces the maximum amount that can be deducted from unemployment benefit payments to recover overpayments from 50% to 20% of each payment due to the claimant

Applies the same 20% deduction limit to restitution cases involving intentional false statements, misrepresentation, or concealment of material information (previously exempt from the 50% cap)

Maintains existing 3-year time limits for the Unemployment Insurance Agency to issue restitution determinations and initiate recovery actions, with exceptions for suspected identity fraud cases

Preserves waiver provisions allowing recovery to be waived when repayment would be "contrary to equity and good conscience," including cases of employer error, financial hardship (income below 150% of poverty guidelines), or agency administrative errors

Takes effect 90 days after enactment