The unemployment rate for people with disabilities fell significantly last month, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor. (Thinkstock)

The new unemployment program for part-time and gig workers has seen hundreds of thousands of overpayments to beneficiaries, often due to states making administrative errors. However, states are now demanding the extra money back. Recipients – many of whom were unaware they were being overpaid – are having benefit checks reduced and fear the possibility of garnished wages or withheld tax refunds. Two bills in the House of Representatives would give states the power to waive overpayments.