California · Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC

UIC §2735: Any person who is overpaid any amount as benefits under this part is liable for the amount overpaid unless: (a) The overpayment was not due to fraud, misrepresentation or wilful nondisclosure on the p

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A person who receives excess benefits must repay that amount unless the overpayment resulted from no fraud, misrepresentation, or intentional nondisclosure by them.

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Any person who is overpaid any amount as benefits under this part is liable for the amount overpaid unless: (a) The overpayment was not due to fraud, misrepresentation or wilful nondisclosure on the part of the recipient, and (b) The overpayment was received without fault on the part of the recipient, and its recovery would be against equity and good conscience.

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