MI HB5394

Requires the Unemployment Insurance Agency to waive recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits from February 7, 2020 through September 5, 2021 by classifying them as administrative or clerical errors, except in cases of fraud or identity fraud

Maintains existing waiver provisions for claimants who provided incorrect wage information without intent to misrepresent, or whose household income is at or below 150% of federal poverty guidelines

Limits deductions from benefits or wages to recover overpayments to no more than 50% of each payment, except in cases involving intentional false statements or misrepresentation

Establishes a 3-year time limit for the agency to issue restitution determinations and initiate recovery actions, with exceptions for suspected identity fraud

Requires the agency to review claims for waiver eligibility before initiating recovery and provide claimants notice of waiver determinations, consequences, and appeal rights