The state’s unemployment agency says it’s on target for sending IRS tax forms to workers by the end of February. But some workers face the prospect of having to declare benefits as reportable income even though they may later have to return the money.
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Whitmer: Replace Michigan’s unemployment system. Critics: What took so long?
The governor seeks $88 million to replace a notorious computer system that falsely accused workers of fraud and caused other headaches.
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Feds relax rules for workers ordered to repay Michigan unemployment benefits
Jobless workers received notices they have to repay benefits, sometimes $20,000 or more. But many applied in good faith, and now won’t face restitution due to federal waivers.
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Michigan unemployment fraud now at $8.5B. Legislators have more questions.
The pace of fraud has slowed, officials were told on Thursday. However, it remains unclear to what extent the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has fixed its problems or identified which cases amounted to crimes.
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Michigan doled out $3.9 billion in improper unemployment payments, audit says
Michigan knew for months it was making costly mistakes, but continued them anyway — and most of the money won’t be recouped, the report found.
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Michigan’s embattled unemployment agency gets third director in 11 months
Amid continued criticism over the state’s jobless claims processing, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday appointed a new director for the embattled Unemployment Insurance Agency.
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Michigan Republicans propose ‘fix’ for state unemployment agency
After months of railing against the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, House Republicans on Tuesday proposed a six-part plan to reform the system and “fix customer service.”
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Michigan unemployment director, under fire, pledges ‘user friendly’ upgrades
You failed,’ a lawmaker tells the acting director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency, which has had a host of problems during the pandemic.
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GOP House speaker calls for removal of state unemployment agency chief
Liza Estlund Olson, the acting director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency, has agreed to testify in front of the House Oversight Committee next month.
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500,000-plus jobless Michigan workers brace to lose unemployment benefits
Federal unemployment benefits are expiring Sept. 4 in the state, ending payments worth about a combined $283 million to workers not eligible for Michigan’s regular unemployment program.