An act relating to the waiver of unemployment insurance overpayments

This bill requires Vermont's Commissioner of Labor to waive unemployment insurance overpayments when repayment would be against equity and good conscience. It directly affects individuals who have received unemployment benefits by mistake or due to errors made by the Department of Labor or their employers. The law defines "ordinary living expenses" to include costs like food, housing, utilities, and medical care, and establishes specific criteria for waiving overpayments, such as when a person's household income is at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level or when they have relied on the overpaid funds for essential needs. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner notify applicants of their right to request a waiver and provides procedures for appealing denial decisions.