{"id":2383,"date":"2020-04-03T16:29:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T20:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourrights.com\/?p=2383"},"modified":"2020-06-24T16:30:12","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T20:30:12","slug":"a-guide-to-michigans-unemployment-benefit-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourrights.com\/a-guide-to-michigans-unemployment-benefit-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Michigan\u2019s Unemployment Benefit Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The applications for unemployment benefits reached 6.6 million last week, all all-time high. First-time claims for unemployment have surged more than 3,000% since early March. The total jobless claims in the last two weeks total ten million people. That puts the national unemployment rate at just over 10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Weekly benefits for all unemployed workers in Michigan have been increased by $600 per week for up to four months and the benefit payments have been extended from 26 to 39 weeks. Unemployment benefits have now been expanded to include self-employed, 1099 independent contractors, gig and low wage workers who previously did not qualify for state unemployment benefits. Individuals who were not eligible for Michigan unemployment benefits can now receive $600 per week for up to four months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can go to Michigan.gov\/UIA. I recommend you go online during off-peak times, between 8PM and 8 AM. The online filing schedule is as follows: Last names beginning with letters A-L can file claims on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. Last names beginning with letters M-Z can file claims on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays. Saturdays are available for anyone who could not get through on their designated days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those who cannot get online can use the call center by calling 866-500-0017. The call center filing schedule is as follows: Last names beginning with letters A-L can call on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8AM and 5PM. Last names beginning with letters M-Z are asked to call on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8AM and 5 PM. Saturdays from 8AM to 5PM are available for anyone who could not get through on their designated days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The above information is a general overview and is not intended to be used as legal advice. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, the best thing to do is call our office at 248-557-3645 and schedule a free consultation so you can receive advice which is tailored to your specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n