48,000 Michiganders Will Get Retroactive Unemployment Checks Under New Law

Michigan issues $34 million in back pay to qualified unemployed residents

Nearly 48,000 Michiganders will see an increase in their unemployment benefits this week, as the Michigan Department of Labor begins distributing $34 million in back payments to qualifying unemployment insurance claimants. This initiative comes after significant changes to Michigan's unemployment laws aimed at increasing benefits for residents.Stephen Garten, a Walkerville resident, has faced a challenging few months after losing his managerial …

48,000 Michiganders will get retroactive unemployment checks under new law

LANSING, MI - Nearly 48,000 Michiganders will be getting retroactive unemployment payments under a new law that raised weekly benefit rates earlier this year.

Unemployment claimants in Michigan receiving $34 million of back pay

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is distributing $34 million worth of back pay to nearly 48,000 claimants who didn't receive higher maximum benefits this year.

Thousands in Michigan receive share of $34 million in back payments under unemployment law benefits increase

Nearly 48,000 Michiganders are receiving retroactive unemployment payments following a review of their claims based on new, higher weekly benefit rates signed into law in December. Totaling $34 million, the back payments were issued after a thorough review by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA). Claimants should check their Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) account for a Monetary Redetermination Letter. The letter explains the in…