But Trump signed the bill on Dec. Kohl said the delay meant state unemployment agencies had less time to reprogram their systems to extend benefits into instead of letting them expire at the end of the year. The uncertainty put state unemployment agencies in a bind, she said.
It was unclear whether they should plan to keep claims and extend programs or close claims and shut them down. What are agencies supposed to do? They need guidance before they can act.
Michiganders who filed a state unemployment claim before Jan. People who filed on or after Jan. The Republican-held legislature and Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have butted heads over the state's unemployment program. Last week, Whitmer signed an economic relief bill that included funding for small business grants.
She also said she signed a bill she said extends unemployment benefits to 26 weeks through March instead of the normal 20 weeks. More: Political battle leaves new Michigan jobless with 20 weeks of benefits instead of Select claimants may get a waiver exemption from having to do the work search, like for certain COVIDrelated reasons, for example.
Michigan had a 4. However, between , and 1 million people filed for unemployment benefits in Michigan each week of April. Work search requirements for unemployment benefits return May 30 in Michigan.
Michigan unemployment offices to reopen after being closed for more than a year. Republicans call on Michigan to end supplemental federal unemployment checks. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. The law that expired does not include PUA.
The following groups of workers can still be eligible for benefits under the PUA expansion:. Self-employed people. Independent contractors. Low-wage workers and those with limited work history. If you collected unemployment benefits during the year, you will get a tax form from the UIA called a G form.
During the pandemic, some people have used stolen identities to collect money from unemployment benefits. If someone used your name to collect unemployment benefits, you will get a G form in the mail even though you did not get unemployment benefits.
The envelope with the G form will have instructions about what you should do if you were a victim of identity theft. After the UIA investigates the fraud claim, it will send a new form showing that you did not actually receive benefits. If you have a question about whether or not you are eligible for unemployment benefits, or if you feel you have been wrongly denied, you may be able to get help from the Counsel and Advocacy Law Line.
This is a free legal aid hotline. To find out if they can help you, apply online or call Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm, or Friday, 9am - 1pm. Updated on May 19, Skip to main content.
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