Whitcomb v Stowe Davis FurnitureDigest No. 16.06Section 421.33 Cite as: Whitcomb v Stowe Davis Furniture, Unpublished Opinion of the State of Michigan Court of Appeals, Issued May 2, 1985Court: The State of Michigan Court of AppealsAppeal pending: NoClaimant: Wayne WhitcombEmployer: Stow Davis FurnitureDate of decision: May 2, 1985 View/download the full decision HOLDING: Ignorance of… Read More »
Zielinski v Bay City Public Schools Digest No. 13.05 Cite as: Zielinski v Bay City Public Schools, unpublished opinion of the State of Michigan Employment Security Board of Review, issued October 30, 1980 (Docket No.: B79-00344- 66220). Court: State of Michigan Employment Security Board of Review Appeal Pending: No Claimant: Karen Zielinski Employer: Bay City… Read More »
Bryan-Brooks v Securitas Security Services Digest No. 18.24 Section 421.62(a) Cite as: Bryan-Brooks v Securitas Security Services USA, Inc, unpublished opinion of the Wayne County Circuit Court, issued September 11, 2017 (Docket No. 17-005155). Court: Circuit Court Appeal pending: Yes Claimant: Christina Bryan-Brooks Employer: Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Date of decision: September 11, 2017… Read More »
Topic: Re-opening period for fraud cases Sponsor: Representative Martin Howrylak (R) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Signed into law December 20, 2017 Effective Date: July 1, 2018 Link to Legislation (read legislative history and the final Act here) ISSUES WITH CURRENT LAW: Currently, the Agency only sends notices to the claimant’s last known address, which… Read More »
Topic: ID Theft Protections Sponsor: Representative Diana Farrington (R) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Enacted December 21, 2017 Effective Date: March 21, 2018 Link to Legislation (read legislative history and the final Act here) ISSUES WITH CURRENT LAW: The current law does not require the Agency to use all information provided by individuals applying for… Read More »
Topic: Advocacy Program Sponsor: Representative Wendell Byrd (D) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Enacted December 21, 2017 Effective Date: July 1, 2018 Link to Legislation (legislative history and final version of Act) ISSUES WITH CURRENT LAW: The commission provides an advocacy program to provide claimants and employers advocacy assistance. However, this is not extended to… Read More »
House Bill 5166 Topic: Fraud Penalty Sponsor: Representative Kevin Hertel (D) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Enacted December 21, 2017 Effective Date: July 1, 2018 ISSUES WITH CURRENT LAW: Michigan’s current penalty rate for unemployment insurance fraud is up to 400% of the overpayment. WHAT THE NEW BILL DOES: To impose fairer penalties for fraud… Read More »
House Bill 5171 Topic: Hardship Waivers Sponsor: Representative Phil Phelps (D) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Enacted December 21, 2017 Effective Date: March 21, 2018 ISSUE WITH CURRENT LAW: As of 2013, the Agency must grant a claimant’s hardship waiver application if the claimant’s disposable household income falls below the Federal Poverty Line. However, the… Read More »
House Bill 5170 Topic: Employer Determination Process Sponsor: Representative Joseph Bellino (R) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Enacted December 21, 2017 Effective Date: Immediate ISSUE WITH CURRENT LAW: The Agency’s process for employer determinations was confusing, time consuming, and ineffective. WHAT THE NEW BILL DOES: An employer receives a determination if the employer fails to… Read More »
House Bill 5169 Topic: Interest on Overpayments Sponsor: Representative Beau LaFave (R) Introduced: October 24, 2017 Status: Enacted December 21, 2017 Effective Date: Immediate ISSUE WITH CURRENT LAW: Michigan charges 1% monthly interest on all overpayments. WHAT THE NEW BILL DOES: No interest will be assessed if the overpayment was due to an Agency error. Interest… Read More »