Published
July 30, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
Michigan’s UIA settlement compensates workers whose pandemic-era benefits were allegedly collected before protests or appeals were resolved; timely claims entered distribution.
Current Status
The court granted final approval May 13, 2025. The administrator scheduled payments on timely claims for mid-2025 and says potential payments on valid late claims will be determined around fall 2026. The late-claim filing period is closed.StatusFinal approval granted; late claims under review
Claim DeadlineDecember 20, 2024; late claims also closed
BenefitPro rata refund-based payment plus possible enhanced award
Proof RequiredDocumentation was required for enhanced-award factors
What Was This Case About?
Workers alleged that Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency collected pandemic-era unemployment benefits before resolving protests or appeals. UIA denied wrongdoing and liability and agreed to procedural reforms.Who Was Included?
The class covers qualifying people subjected to an improper collection involving unemployment claims filed from March 1, 2020 through April 25, 2024, as defined in the settlement notice.How Were Awards Calculated?
The common-fund formula assigns points based on amounts collected and not refunded. Eligible enhanced-award factors could increase a claimant’s share when supported by the required documentation.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the Saunders v. UIA Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$55 million
Case Title
Saunders, et al. v. State of Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, et al.
Case Number
22-000007-MM
Court
Michigan Court of Claims
Current Milestone
Final approval granted; late-claim decisions expected around fall 2026
Official Website
Saunders v. UIA Settlement
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