Code of Virginia · § 60.2-814 — Fraud, erroneous payments, and disqualification for benefits; penalty

A. In addition to any other appropriate charges under Title 18.2, an individual who willfully or with intent to defraud makes or causes to be made, directly or indirectly through any agent or agency, any false statement with the intent to obtain family and medical leave benefits is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be disqualified from family and medical leave benefits for five years.

B. An individual shall be disqualified from family and medical leave benefits for three years if the individual is determined by the Commissioner to have recklessly made a false statement or misrepresentation regarding a material fact, or willfully failed to report a material fact, to obtain benefits under this chapter.

C. If family and medical leave benefits are paid erroneously or as a result of willful misrepresentation, or if a claim for family and ins leave benefits is rejected after benefits are paid, the Commission may seek repayment of benefits from the recipient.