LAUREL, Md. (DC News Now) — Marylanders across the state said they were shocked to receive letters from the Maryland Department of Labor demanding repayment of unemployment benefits they received during the COVID-19 pandemic, in some cases totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
The Department of Labor said it is working to recover a backlog of unemployment insurance overpayments that were not pursued in prior years. Residents who contacted DC News Now said the sudden demands leave them confused and frustrated.
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Many Marylanders said they are struggling to understand why they are receiving the letters years later and argue they should not be required to repay benefits they believed were properly issued.
Adam Show of Maryland said his letter demands he repay more than $40,000…