Michigan Unemployment https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-unemployment Michigan Unemployment en-US Copyright Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:36:18 GMT Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency wins federal equity grant https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/michigans-unemployment-insurance-agency-wins-federal-equity-grant Michigan is receiving millions in federal grant money to address disparities in gaining jobless benefits. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:36:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/michigans-unemployment-insurance-agency-wins-federal-equity-grant Colin Jackson Michigan Supreme Court says victims of jobless benefits system failure can seek damages https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-26/michigan-supreme-court-says-victims-of-jobless-benefits-system-failure-can-seek-damages A seven-year-old lawsuit against the state over malfunctions in the state's unemployment compensation system will continue. That's under a decision today by the Supreme Court. Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:35:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-26/michigan-supreme-court-says-victims-of-jobless-benefits-system-failure-can-seek-damages Rick Pluta | MPRN Governor Whitmer signs $140 million unemployment spending bill https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-12/governor-whitmer-signs-140-million-unemployment-spending-bill A multi-million-dollar spending bill to support the state’s unemployment insurance system has received the governor's signature. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:25:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-12/governor-whitmer-signs-140-million-unemployment-spending-bill Colin Jackson Michigan unemployment agency chief grilled by lawmakers https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-09/michigan-unemployment-agency-chief-grilled-by-lawmakers The acting director of Michigan’s unemployment agency told a House committee the system was overwhelmed by a surge in claims as COVID-19 idled workers, as well as short-staffing, and an antiquated computer system. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 23:36:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-09/michigan-unemployment-agency-chief-grilled-by-lawmakers Thousands of people in Michigan face losing federal unemployment benefits this week. https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-30/thousands-of-people-in-michigan-face-losing-federal-unemployment-benefits-this-week Thousands of people in Michigan face losing federal unemployment benefits this week. Unemployment payments tied to the pandemic expire for millions of other people nationwide in the coming days. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:12:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-30/thousands-of-people-in-michigan-face-losing-federal-unemployment-benefits-this-week Quinn Klinefelter 16,000 Michiganders lose unemployment benefits over the weekend https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-04-19/16-000-michiganders-lose-unemployment-benefits-over-the-weekend More than ten thousand Michiganders lost unemployment benefits over the weekend.Michigan officials say about 16-thousand people were receiving extra… Mon, 19 Apr 2021 22:11:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-04-19/16-000-michiganders-lose-unemployment-benefits-over-the-weekend Quinn Klinefelter Minimum wage workers unlikely to see pay increase in the next year https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-12-11/minimum-wage-workers-unlikely-to-see-pay-increase-in-the-next-year The state says an increase in the minimum wage is unlikely for next year.Right now, the minimum hourly wage in Michigan, is 9 dollars and 65 cents an… Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:10:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2020-12-11/minimum-wage-workers-unlikely-to-see-pay-increase-in-the-next-year Dustin Dwyer