UIA programs help employers ease temporary layoffs for workers, retain skilled labor
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With traditional temporary summer production shutdowns, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is proactively working with employers to identify which Agency programs their workforce can use to ease employee layoffs and help retain trained, skilled workers.
New Filers for Unemployment Benefits Must Now Register with Michigan Works! Service Center
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Beginning November 7, 2021, unemployed workers filing a new claim for benefits will be required to register for work with Michigan Works! staff and verify their registration with either an in-person or virtual appointment.
UIA Update: Michigan begins paying $300 supplemental benefit payments
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The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has started issuing $300 weekly Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (PUC) payments to an estimated 365,000 claimants on regular state unemployment insurance (UI) and Extended Benefit programs this weekend.
UIA Update: Workers Returning to Unemployment Should Reopen Their Previous Claim
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The Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today provided guidance to workers and employers who may be affected COVID-19.
Consumer Alert: UIA Warns of Imposter Unemployment Claims
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The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) today warned residents of attempts by criminals to file imposter claims in pursuit of benefits.
What is a Non-Monetary Issue?
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When there is an issue, a situation, or condition that affects the claimant’s benefits rights, the UIA must conduct an investigation. This is called a non-monetary issue.
UIA, Michigan Works! Urge Residents to Avoid Offices and Use Online Resources
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To mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak, the Unemployment Insurance Agency and Michigan Works! Agencies are strongly urging workers to avoid visiting their statewide offices and utilize user-friendly online resources for unemployment assistance