Willful misrepresentation occurs when you
knowingly and
purposely make a false statement in order to get Unemployment Insurance benefits. This includes knowingly and purposely withholding information.
Important: Willful misrepresentation is fraud. If you willfully make a false statement or representation to get benefits, you may:
• Be required to pay back the overpayment;
• Be assessed “forfeit days,” or days in the future for which you cannot receive Unemployment Insurance benefits and
• Be charged $100 or a 15 percent monetary penalty on the full amount of the overpaid benefits, whichever is higher