Waives repayment of unemployment pandemic benefits if repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.

The bill amends the labor law to waive repayment of unemployment pandemic benefits if the payment was without fault on the part of the claimant and repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. It defines "without fault" as the claimant not knowingly supplying or omitting false information to receive benefits. The Department of Labor must review all overpayments to determine eligibility for waivers. The bill also outlines specific situations where waivers may be granted, such as department errors, employer-provided incorrect information, and language or literacy barriers.

Waives repayment of unemployment pandemic benefits if repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience.

The bill amends the labor law to waive repayment of unemployment pandemic benefits if the payment was without fault on the part of the claimant and repayment would be contrary to equity and good conscience. It defines "without fault" as the claimant not knowingly supplying or omitting false information to receive benefits. The Department of Labor must review all overpayments to determine eligibility for waivers. The bill also outlines specific situations where waivers may be granted, such as department errors, employer-provided incorrect information, and language or literacy barriers.