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Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency Settles Lawsuit for $55 Million

Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency will pay $55 million and make changes to how it processes claims as part of a settlement reached in a lawsuit from several pandemic-era unemployment insurance claimants who were told they owed money back to the state and in certain cases, had their wages garnished or tax returns seized.

The settlement, which was given preliminary approval late last week, will set aside $55 million for claimants who received unemployment benefits in the pandemic, had the benefits taken away by the state and have not had the money returned yet. The settlement also ensures that workers who applied for benefits in the pandemic ā€” and anyone who applies for jobless benefits moving forward ā€” will receive appropriate consideration under the law before collections resume.

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