Unemployment Overpayment/Pay back
Hi Terry,
IDES recently alerted me that they overpayed my unemployment during the months of Septmber, October and November of 2021. They are now asking for a significant sum (relative to my bank account) be paid back. How do I handle this situation? What clarifications can I ask of them? Do I really owe them all this money?
Any guidance is appreciated.
-M
Terry Says
Were you classified as an independent contractor? They are going back and requesting repayments — even though they are not required to do so by the Federal government. You’ll want to ask for a “waiver” of overpayment. That will generate a form and a dialog. And you can point out there is no law requiring you to pay back their mistakes! If you still have a problem, please post again.
