Can Pennsylvania enforce unemployment overpayment claims against me in Ohio?

Full question:

I live in Ohio. Pennsylvania paid me unemployment compensation (although I never worked in Pennsylvania a company I worked for was located there), now they want some of it back claiming overpayment because I made a little money in Real Estate. I skipped a week per their instructions when I came into the money. But they claim I ran a business. Can I just ignore Pennsylvania or do they have enforcement powers from another state? I have appealed the decision so far.

  • Category: Judgments
  • Subcategory: Foreign Judgments
  • Date:
  • State: Ohio

Answer:

It’s advisable not to ignore Pennsylvania's claim. If a court in Pennsylvania issues a judgment, it can be enforced in Ohio under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act. Key requirements for enforcement include:

  • Proper notice
  • Proper jurisdiction (both personal and subject matter)
  • A final and binding judgment
  • No violation of Ohio's public policy

In Ohio, a foreign judgment is defined as any judgment from another state that is entitled to full faith and credit (Ohio Rev. Code § 2329.021). You can file a copy of the foreign judgment with the clerk of a common pleas court, and it will be treated like a local judgment (Ohio Rev. Code § 2329.022). This means it can be enforced in the same way as a judgment from an Ohio court.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

In Kansas, you may be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits if you voluntarily quit your job without good cause, were fired for misconduct, or fail to actively seek work. Additionally, earning income while claiming benefits can lead to disqualification if not reported. It's essential to follow the rules and report any earnings accurately to avoid overpayment claims.