12-172 C.M.R. ch. 20, § 2 - Investigation of cases of potential unemployment fraud or misrepresentation

The following procedures shall be used in the investigation of claims involving potentialun employment fraud or misrepresentation.

A. Obtaining documentary evidence. Prior to interviewing the claimant, the deputy shall obtain all available documentation.

B. Scheduling the interview. The deputy shall notify the claimant in writing of the date and time that the fact-finding interview will be held. Such notice shall be sent to the claimant's last known or given address, and shall include the following information: date, time and location of the interview; the facts which are known to the bureau; the claimant's right to request a postponement; the claimant's right to provide written information; the amount of any potential overpayment; and the consequences of a finding of unemployment fraud or misrepresentation. The interview will be scheduled no earlier than ten (10) days after the mailing date of the notice. If the notice is returned to the deputy because it cannot be delivered by mail, the deputy shall review all available records in order to determine if the address on the notice is the correct one. If another address is found, a new notice will be mailed to the claimant at such other address.

1. In-person interview. If the interview will be conducted in person, the notice will include the location of the interview.

2. Telephone interview. If the interview will be conducted by telephone, the notice will include the telephone number at which the claimant will be called, the time frame during which the claimant will be called, and the deputy's telephone number. In addition, a copy of all documentary evidence which the deputy has related to the potential unemployment fraud or misrepresentation will be forwarded to the claimant prior to the interview.

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12-172 C.M.R. ch. 20, § 2