Changes coming to Michigan’s unemployment insurance laws

Changes coming to Michigan’s unemployment insurance laws

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan residents can collect unemployment benefits for longer and could see an increase in their benefit amount with these changes. Here's what to expect once they take effect on Wednesday: The maximum number of weeks that benefits can be collected will jump from 20 to 26.  The maximum benefit amount will increase in phases over the next three years, rising from $362 to $446 in 2025 and ultimately reaching $614 by…

Michigan Had Largest Unemployment Jump in Nation

“Michigan has experienced the largest increase in its unemployment rate of the 50 states over the last year and currently has one of the worst jobless percentages in the nation,” the Detroit News reports.

Michigan had largest unemployment jump in nation as growth slows

Michigan has experienced the largest increase in its unemployment rate of the 50 states over the last year, according to federal data released Friday.

Whitmer's Michigan: State's unemployment hits 5.4% - highest since September 2021! - The Midwesterner

Over the last year, 70,000 Michiganders have lost their jobs. In February alone, 6,000 became unemployed as numerous businesses issued layoff notices. According to Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for Michigan’s Center for Data and Analytics, the state’s “unemployment rate has gone up slightly in the first two months of the year, mainly due […]

The unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in February against 6.5% in January. In December, the rate was 6.2%. Considering just two months, this is a significant increase, which may indicate a slowdown in the economy. In addition, there was also an increase in the number of people outside the labor force, that is, individuals of working age (15 to 64 years), but who chose not to work. Today, in Brazil, this group numbers 66.9 million people, such as st…