Michigan’s multi-departmental Unemployment Insurance Fraud Task Force of state and federal agencies is collaborating to investigate and prosecute unemployment fraud and bring criminals to justice.
Who oversees Michigan unemployment?
Department of Talent & Economic Development
Unemployment Insurance Benefit Information The benefits are paid from the Unemployment Trust Fund which is administered in Michigan by the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) of the Department of Talent & Economic Development.
What is MES Act Sec 62b?
Under Section 62 of the MES Act, M.C.L. 421.62, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is entitled to recover improperly-paid benefits. It means that if you were overpaid benefits in the amount $1,000.00, the UIA may be coming after you for another $4,000.00 in fraud penalties plus interest!
What is the penalty for unemployment fraud in Michigan?
It is against state law to intentionally make false statements or conceal material information to gain or avoid the payment of benefits. You may have to repay up to 1.5 times the amount of benefits received. Benefits will be stopped an any remaining benefits will be lost.
Who investigates unemployment fraud in Michigan?
How do I contact Michigan unemployment fraud?
I want to report a fraudulent claim or identity theft against my company and/or my employee(s) what should I do?
- Report fraud online at and select the “Report Fraud” or “Report Identity Theft”
- Call the UIA Customer Service Hotline at 1-866-500-0017.
How can I get a hold of Michigan unemployment?
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE CLAIMANTS; Call 1-866-500-0017 – Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EMPLOYERS: Call 1-855-484-2636 – Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How do I report a false unemployment claim in Michigan?
Contact the Unemployment Insurance Agency immediately to report the fraud, either at or by calling the UIA Fraud hotline at 1-855-842-7463. Complete Form 14039-Identity Theft Affidavit to report the fraudulent payment.
Can you still file for unemployment Michigan?
If you become unemployed, you may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits. These benefits are intended to provide temporary income as you seek new employment or have been laid off during the COVID -19 crisis. The amount of time to file a claim has been extended from 14 days from layoff to 28 days from layoff.
Who investigates unemployment fraud in michigan?
What is UI fraud?
If you knowingly collect benefits based on false or inaccurate information that you intentionally provided when you filed your claim, you are committing fraud. UI Fraud is punishable by law! PENALTIES Can Include: Don’t make your unemployment problem worse.
How do I speak to someone at Michigan unemployment?
Michigan Unemployment Insurance customer service phone number is 1-866-500-0017. Live customer service representatives from Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity are available from 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday, Saturday-Sunday closed.
Is Michigan unemployment answering phones?
No more on hold: Michigan unemployment agency now does phone appointments for claim issues. 21, jobless workers having issues with their unemployment can set up a phone appointment with the agency. Go to or call 866-500-0017 to schedule an appointment.
