LAS CRUCES - Former New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley said on social media May 20 that violence against the department and threats against him were why he chose to step down from his post in April. The former cabinet secretary's online remarks came a day after it was reported the Workforce Solutions department, responsible for running the state's unemployment insurance system, had likely overpaid unemployment insurance benefits by an estimated $250 million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous employers have reported being overcharged on their unemployment insurance premiums, and are working with DWS on appeals. The state Legislature passed a law protecting employers from increases due to COVID-19 disruptions in the workforce but some employers saw large increases in their premiums anyway. The New Mexico Business Coalition has reported the issue to the State Auditor's office seeking an investigation independently of DWS.