Unemployment Insurance Fraud has become a significant problem due to the volume of regular unemployment compensation and pandemic unemployment claims filed due to COVID-19. On September 21, 2020 the United States Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (OIG) released the Unemployment Insurance Fraud Consumer Protection Guide with links to state workforce agencies and tips to avoid and respond to fraud. See the link below.
Employers, employees, state workforce agencies and UI claimants should review the guide and take action to respond quickly and effectively against fraud.
Read the Guide here: Unemployment Insurance Fraud Consumer Protection Guide
