Michigan HB5391 prohibits recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits more than 1 year after payment.

Michigan HB5391 amends the unemployment insurance act to prohibit the recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits more than 1 year after the claimant receives the benefit. The bill specifies that the unemployment insurance agency may not initiate recovery until reviewing the claimant's eligibility for a waiver. It also mandates that the agency shall not make a recovery if repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. The bill further outlines procedures for waivers, including conditions and limitations on the number of applications considered.

Michigan HB5391 prohibits recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits more than 1 year after payment.

Michigan HB5391 amends the unemployment insurance act to prohibit the recovery of improperly paid unemployment benefits more than 1 year after the claimant receives the benefit. The bill specifies that the unemployment insurance agency may not initiate recovery until reviewing the claimant's eligibility for a waiver. It also mandates that the agency shall not make a recovery if repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. The bill further outlines procedures for waivers, including conditions and limitations on the number of applications considered.