Q: Michigan UIA requesting money back after paying unemployment claim.
I filed for a PUA claim using the reason "independent contractor experienced a significant reduction in usual or customary services" as I did work for the local school.
When I went to re-certify earlier this year they asked for proof of 2019 income and I gave them my 1099.
I got a letter this week saying they denied my claim from march 2020 retroactively.
"After review, it is redetermined that you are not able to establish a claim for additional PUA. You do not meet the PUA requirements because: You were not employed in 2019 or 2020 immediately prior to the pandemic. Therefore you have not established that you became unemployed, underemployed, unable or unavailable to work as a direct result of covid-19"
I missed a message from a few weeks ago (before the above determination) that said "Have you worked and earned wages in employment or self-employment between January 1, 2020, and March 15, 2020?"
If I give proof of self-employment in January can I appeal successfully?
A: Possibly. You'll need to read the notice you received closely to determine what steps are needed at this point. You may also wish to seek the assistance of an attorney.
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